WEEK 7 IV DIRECT & CONTINUOUS

Question 1

What are 3 extra “Rights” when administering medication by IV push?

Answer 1

1. Right rate/speed
2. Right flush
3. Right monitoring

Question 2

Besides dosage errors, what are 2 risks associated with IV push?

Answer 2

1. Phlebitis
2. Speed shock

Question 3

What are 4 early manifestations of speed shock?

Answer 3

1. Dizziness
2. Facial flushing
3. Headache
4. Chest tightness

Question 4

What are important points to remember about administration of an IV push medication that IS compatible with the patient’s primary infusion?

Answer 4

1. Pre flush not required
2. Post flush can be 3-5 cc

Question 5

What are important points to remember about administration of an IV push medication that is NOT compatible with the patient’s primary infusion?

Answer 5

1. Primary infusion should be clamped off
2. Pre flush of 10 cc NS
3. Post flush of 10 cc NS

Question 6

What is important to remember regarding the post flush after administering IV push?

Answer 6

Must be given at the same rate as medication