Week 2 secondary IV infusion Flashcards
Can prefilled syrnges be used for dilution and reconstitution? Why or why not?
no
1. because the label says NS so any additional medication makes the label wrong
2. volume is “approximate” and not good for reconstitution
When do we do first check for mini bag?
When we gather supplies
When do we do second check for mini bag?
just before dilution (just before mini bag)
When do we do our third check for mini bag?
patient bedside
Do we use the MAR or Doctor’s order for mini bag and why?
MAR because the order doesn’t have the right “time”
how often must any IV tubing be changed?
96 hours or 4 days
Any tubing (primary or secondary) that is disconnected from the patient must be changed how often?
q 24 hrs
The 96 hour tubing rule does not apply to which solutions/liquids?
lipids
TNA
propofol
blood/blood products
Can we use the same tubing for a newly inserted central line that we used for peripheral?
no. must get new tubing
How many mL must we use to flush the line after piggy back medication is done?
15 mL - set pump
Can we leave the line connected if nothing is infusing into the patient and why?
no! b/c it will clot. Must saline lock.
Can we use prefilled syringes for dilution or resconstitution?
no! because the measurement isn’t accurate and it’s already pre-labeled NS so when meds are drawn into the syrnge its not accurate anymore
Can we use tubing that was infusing into a PVI for a new Central line?
no!
What does “total volume” include?
IV bag overfill amount
IV bag amount
injected med volume
Why should we not have multiple secondary sets?
increase chance of infection
