PVC

Question 1

What sites should you choose when selecting a point of insertion for PVC?

Answer 1

Avoid any flexion point
Avoid digits
Start peripherally and move proximally
Avoid lower extremities- esp. in diabetics
Avoid any valves
Avoid site if there are any signs of infection or broken skin

Question 2

What are the sizes of cannula from largest to smallest?

Answer 2

Orange 14 g
Grey 16g
White 17g
Green 18g
Pink 20g
Blue 22g 
Yellow 24g

Question 3

What must you always avoid doing after cleaning the site?

Answer 3

Re-palpating

Question 4

What equipment will you need to insert a cannula?

Answer 4

Blue Tray
Torniquet
Clinnel wipes
Cannula
Cannula dressing
0.9% Saline Flush 10ml (Draw up using blunt needle and second check)
Line if not ported and this needs to be prepped

Question 5

What do you need to check for all equipment going into the blue tray?

Answer 5

Expiry date
If it is in tact
Bath number if any known issues

Question 6

What must be done once a cannula is inserted?

Answer 6

Check to see if it is patent bu flushing it with 0.9% Saline

Question 7

What must you do after successful insertion of a cannula?

Answer 7

Document it in the notes
Include date and time, guage, batch number, indication, skin prep used and site of cannula
Sign and date this

If attaching a fluid bag remember to sign, date and time the flag on the giving set.

Question 8

What should you advise the patient regarding their cannula?

Answer 8

Keep this site clean and avoid touching it without washing your hands
If you experience and pain, redness, itching or swelling around the cannula alert the nursing staff

Question 9

After how long should a cannula be removed?

Answer 9

72 hours- but this varies according to trusts

Question 10

What does a VIP score of 2 indicate?

Answer 10

The cannula should be removed- considerable erythema, pain and swelling at the IV site