ROUTINE BUT IMPORTANT
LOOKING FOR TROUBLE
WHAT AM I ?
GO WITH THE FLOW
GIVE GERMS A RUN
100

TIME FRAME FOR WHEN IV SITES BE ROTATED.

What is prn, if needed?

100
The reason a nurse monitors an intravenous infusion ?
What is to prevention of IV complications
100

I COME IN YELLOW ,BLUE , PINK, GREEN AND GRAY. 

What is AN IV CANNULA

100

THE GOLDEN RULE FOR IV THERAPY CANNULA INSERTION.

What is SMALLEST GAUGE CATH FOR THE PRESCRIBED THERAPY?

100
A chemical antiseptic that reduces the incidence of catheter-related infections.
What is Chlorhexidine (CHG solution)?
200
WHEN SHOULD A LINE INFUSING ADDITIVES BE CHANGED?
What is EVERY 24 HOURS?
200

Redness, tenderness, palpable cord, cool at the IV site.

What is phlebitis?

200

Include the date/time and your initials to indicate next tubing change or drug being adminstered .

What is a label ?

200

B.L.A.S.T.

What is BLOOD RETURN, LEVEL OFF, ADVANCE, STYLET REMOVAL, TOURNIQUET REMOVAL?

200

I am a hub and need to be germ free . Scrub me with _________________for _________ secs.

What is alcohol for 10-15 secs.

300
How one ensures the RIGHT blood for the RIGHT patient?
What is verification by 2 licensed health care professionals?
300
Before starting any procedure or administering medications, always check ...
What is patient ID, the five rights of the patient .
300

Resides in the basalic vein; have one to three lumens and tip resides in the superior vena cava.

What is a PICC line?

300

S.A.S.H.

What is SALINE ,ADMINISTRATION OF MEDS , SALINE,HEPARIN FLUSH?

300

The most important in preventing the spread of infection.

What is Hand Hygiene?

400
HOW OFTEN IS A CENTRAL LINE DRESSING CHANGED ?
WHAT IS EVERY 5-7 DAYS OR IF THE DRESSING IS COMPROMISED ?
400

Site with increased risk of DVT and infiltration.

What is the lower extremeties (legs/feet)?

400

Reduces the risk of needle sticks; mandated by OSHA.

What is a needless connection device (luer-lock systems)?

400

Drawn before commencement of antibiotics.

What is a BLOOD CULTURE?

400

Used around the site of a central line; impregnated with chlorohexidne.

What is a Biopatch?

500
Information that is included on the prescription order for infusion therapy. (7)
What is the drug name, dose, route, frequency, time, length of infusion, and purpose.
500

5 complications of IV therapy

What is Infiltration, phlebitis circulatory overload, embolism, speed shock, allergic reaction, ecchymosis, hematoma, infection, thrombosis, thrombophlebitis , extravasation, nerve injury?

500

I HAVE A SMALL TITANIUM RESERVOIR WITH A SEPTUM MADE OF RUBBER AND A TAIL

What is an implanted port?

500
Removes particulates, microorganisms, and air.
What is the purpose of a filter?
500
I am worn to prevent cross contamination
What is PPE
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