Programming & Settings
This is what you do with the tubing before beginning infusion in Channel A
What is thread the tubing into channel A's Door?
This is the term for the rate at which fluid is infused
What is mL/hour?
Before starting any infusion, always verify these two patient identifiers.
What is name and date of birth?
If an occlusion alarm sounds, the first step is usually to check this part of the setup.
What is the tubing (kinks or clamps)?
This button in the lower right corner turns the pump on
what is SYSTEM ON?
This line must be primed before connecting to the patient to prevent air embolism.
What is IV tubing?
An air-in-line alarm detects this unsafe condition.
What is air entering the IV tubing?
This must match between the pump settings and the patient’s order.
What is the infusion rate?
A pump that won’t run may simply need this basic step done first.
What is plugging it in (ensuring power)?
Choose this option when you are starting a new infusion for a different
What is NEW PATIENT-YES?
This pump feature ensures consistent pressure and flow through the line.
What is the pump chamber?
This feature prevents unauthorized changes to pump settings.
What is the lockout or keypad lock?
IV pump tubing should be changed at this interval or according to facility policy.
What is every 72–96 hours?
If a secondary infusion is not running, this part of the system may still be open.
What is the primary line clamp?
This must be checked to ensure the correct medication with the correct concentration is selected
What is the drug library?
The maximum volume that can be set on a pump for a continuous infusion is often referred to as this.
What is the VTBI (volume to be infused)?
A pump that is positioned too high or too low may trigger incorrect readings due to this principle.
What is hydrostatic pressure?
Labeling the tubing at both ends helps prevent this medication error.
What is line confusion/tracing errors?
Air alarms may be resolved by performing this action on the tubing.
What is re-priming?
A pump can deliver medication in these two general modes: continuous or this.
What is intermittent/bolus?
This safety system on the pump prevents programming errors and uses standardized limits.
What is the Guardrail safety system?
This safety step must be done before starting any medication infusion, especially high-alert drugs.
What is an independent double check?
To prevent medication misadministration during handoffs, use this communication technique.
What is SBAR?
If the pump keeps alarming despite troubleshooting, the safest step is to do this.
What is replace the pump?