IV Removal
True or False?
Make sure the roller clamp is OPEN before removing the IV site.
What is False, you close it?
True or False?
When undressing a pt's shirt, start with the arm with NO IV site.
What is True?
List 5 basic physiologic needs
What is Oxygen, Food, Shelter, Sleep, and Exercise?
(also acceptable: elimination, temp. regulation, water)
How long do you apply pressure on the IV site once it is removed to stop bleeding?
What is 2-3 minutes?
True or False?
You can have the pt hold the IV bag while taking it out of their sleeve.
What is False, keep it hung on the IV pole until needed to finish undressing?
Fill in the Blank
Encouraging a pt to take some steps after surgery each day is an example of _______.
What is Self-actualization?
True or False?
You do not need to don gloves to remove an IV catheter.
What is False, always don gloves AND perform hand hygiene when handling IV care?
Fill in the Blank
Once the IV and shirt is out of the pt's non-IV arm, _____ the tubing bag through the sleeve of the IV arm.
What is Thread?
Fill in the Blank
Self esteem can be promoted by proving privacy to patients and paying attention to their _______ when performing hygiene care and helping them get dressed.
What is Appearance?
Fill in the Blank
When you pull out the catheter, you hold dry gauze over the site and pull it out SLOWLY with the hub ______ to the skin
What is Parallel?
True or False?
Always keep the pt COVERED when undressing them to provide privacy.
What is True?
Fill in the Blank
Taking interest and showing respect to a pt's interests can give the pt a sense of _________.
What is Belonging?
Multiple choice
Which of these materials should you use to keep the catheter in place and after you take it out?
A. Band-Aid/bandages
B. Toilet paper and Duct Tape
C. Medical tape and gauze
D. Torniquette
What is C. Medical tape and gauze?
What do you do to a clean gown after you apply it on the pt?
What is Tie it at the neck and waist and make sure the pt is comfortable?
Fill in the Blank
Assiting a pt out of bed using precautions is an example of _________.
What is Safety and Security?