IV Therapy Final Exam Study Questions & Answers

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IV Therapy Final Exam Study Questions & Answers-What equipment and supplies are needed for initiation of IV therapy? - cannulas, tourniquets, clean gloves, site cleansing agent, IV solution, IV tubing... , IV pole, extension tubing, and dressing Using what gauge, what length catheter and in the what vein will reduce the mechanical and chemical irritation to the vein wall? - smallest gauge, shortest length, and largest vein What gauges do cannulas range? - 14 to 26 What length do over-the needle catheters range? - 3/4 to 3 inches What length do butterfly style cannulas range? - 3/4 to 2 inches What are the advantages of using extension tubing with over-the needle cannulas? - loops tubing away from the insertion site preventing dislodgement and mechanical irritation if pulled, tubing can be changed away from the insertion site, and decreased cannula manipulation and risk for contamination What gauge is used for children and elderly patients? - 22 to 26 gauge What gauge is used for medical patients and postoperative patients? - 20 to 24 gauge What gauge is used for surgical patients and rapid blood administration? - 18 gauge What gauge is used for trauma patients and those requiring large volumes of fluid rapidly? - 14 to 16 gauge What is the purpose of the protective caps at each end of the administration set and when should they be removed? - to keep both ends of the tubing sterile until immediately prior to use What parts of the IV therapy equipment must remain sterile? - catheter, tubing insertion spike, and stylet A bag of intravenous solution should not hang longer than how many hours? - 24 hours How often should intravenous tubing be changed? - 72 to 96 hours How often should IV sites be changed? - 96 hours How often should a gauze dressing be changed? - 48 hours How often should a transparent dressing be changed? - 7 days [Show More]

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