N3160 - WEEK 4 (PERIPHERAL
IV INSERTION)
what is the recommended site for IV - CORRECT ANSWER -forearm
- upper extremity metacarpel
- basilic vein
- cephalic vein
- median antebrachial vein
t/f: you want to avoid antecubital fossa for iv insertion to prevent kinks - CORRECT ANSWER
-yup
t/f: peripheral catheters are intended for short term use (72-96 hrs) - CORRECT ANSWER -
true
PIV is not ideal for: (also why? whats the reason)
a. high ph
b. low ph
c. high osmolarity solutions/meds
d. all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER -d
cause complications such as phlebitis
save the veins? - CORRECT ANSWER -basically be careful with veins bc it can jeopardize
future fistula creation or function that may be needed for HD for CKD patients
t/f: you MUST do dressing change for short peripheral catheters - CORRECT ANSWER -nah
IV INSERTION)
what is the recommended site for IV - CORRECT ANSWER -forearm
- upper extremity metacarpel
- basilic vein
- cephalic vein
- median antebrachial vein
t/f: you want to avoid antecubital fossa for iv insertion to prevent kinks - CORRECT ANSWER
-yup
t/f: peripheral catheters are intended for short term use (72-96 hrs) - CORRECT ANSWER -
true
PIV is not ideal for: (also why? whats the reason)
a. high ph
b. low ph
c. high osmolarity solutions/meds
d. all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER -d
cause complications such as phlebitis
save the veins? - CORRECT ANSWER -basically be careful with veins bc it can jeopardize
future fistula creation or function that may be needed for HD for CKD patients
t/f: you MUST do dressing change for short peripheral catheters - CORRECT ANSWER -nah
