NUR 250 IV Push

Question 1

1. verbalize need to perform hand hygiene and when gloves or other personal protective equipment may be necessary

Question 2

2. 2 step verification

Question 3

3. review EMR to determine prescribes medication

Answer 3

• obtain med
• checks
• consider compatibility
• gather supplies

Question 4

4. demonstrate technique

Answer 4

• aseptic technique when drawing up meds

Question 5

4a via existing IV infusion

Answer 5

• cleans port
• pinch tube above port
• administer over time
• flush

Question 6

4b via saline lock

Answer 6

• clean port
• flush (view patency)
• administer
• flush