"Basic"
Where the IV policy is found
What is Policy STAT?
IV insertion is considered an aseptic procedure
TRUE
Applying this can dilate the veins
What is heat?
Spiking the IV bag within this period of time
What is an hour before the procedure?
FALSE
Placing this 5 to 10 cm above the insertion site helps engorge the vein
What is a tourniquet?
The placement of the bevel
What is up?
You must use a new chloraprep or 70% alcohol swab to clean a new site
TRUE
When the catheter goes through or comes out of your vein. The IV fluid then leaks into the surrounding tissue.
What is infiltration?
You can advance the catheter when you see this
What is flashback?
Wiping the tip of your gloves with chloraprep is an acceptable way of palpating an already clean insertion site
FALSE
The best IV location for an EGD
Below the AC
The best time to remove an IV from patient in recovery
Before they change
The 5 supplies needed to start an IV
What is an:
Wiping the insertion site in this manner is now considered best practice
Up-and-down
A condition that causes a blood clot to form and block one or more veins
What is thrombophlebitis?
The best IV nurse
EVERYONE!