IV therapy study guide quiz 2
Alaris Pump & IV Piggyback Infusion: Lecture Study Guide
✅ Overview of Alaris Pump
• Most commonly used IV infusion pump in hospitals.
• Has multiple channels (A, B, C, D)—you usually choose Channel A (closest to you).
• Menu options include:
• Guardrails Drugs
• Guardrails IV Fluids
• Basic Infusion (used in practice demo)
🧪 Preparing for IV Piggyback Infusion
1. Clamp Primary Line
• Always ensure clamp is closed before removing or adding IV components.
2. Spike the IV Bag
• Keep spike sterile.
• Remove the tab, insert spike using a twisting motion.
• Hang bag on IV pole.
3. Prime the Tubing
• Squeeze drip chamber until it’s ½ full.
• Loosen tubing cap, open clamp, let fluid run to remove air bubbles.
⚙️ Setting Up Alaris Pump
4. Turn Pump On
• Bottom corner button marked “System On”.
• Follow prompts: New Patient → Med Surg → Enter Patient ID → Confirm.
5. Insert IV Tubing into Pump
• Open pump door.
• Insert tubing with blue filter down and tab at top.
• Close door gently after tubing clicks into place.
6. Select Channel
• Choose Channel A → Press Channel Select.
📊 Programming the Primary Infusion
• Type of Infusion: Select Basic Infusion.
• Set Rate: Physician order = 100 mL/hr.
• Volume to Be Infused (VTBI): Set to 900 mL (if bag is 1000 mL; leaves buffer).
• Press Start after confirming clamps are open.
Alaris Pump & IV Piggyback Infusion: Lecture Study Guide
✅ Overview of Alaris Pump
• Most commonly used IV infusion pump in hospitals.
• Has multiple channels (A, B, C, D)—you usually choose Channel A (closest to you).
• Menu options include:
• Guardrails Drugs
• Guardrails IV Fluids
• Basic Infusion (used in practice demo)
🧪 Preparing for IV Piggyback Infusion
1. Clamp Primary Line
• Always ensure clamp is closed before removing or adding IV components.
2. Spike the IV Bag
• Keep spike sterile.
• Remove the tab, insert spike using a twisting motion.
• Hang bag on IV pole.
3. Prime the Tubing
• Squeeze drip chamber until it’s ½ full.
• Loosen tubing cap, open clamp, let fluid run to remove air bubbles.
⚙️ Setting Up Alaris Pump
4. Turn Pump On
• Bottom corner button marked “System On”.
• Follow prompts: New Patient → Med Surg → Enter Patient ID → Confirm.
5. Insert IV Tubing into Pump
• Open pump door.
• Insert tubing with blue filter down and tab at top.
• Close door gently after tubing clicks into place.
6. Select Channel
• Choose Channel A → Press Channel Select.
📊 Programming the Primary Infusion
• Type of Infusion: Select Basic Infusion.
• Set Rate: Physician order = 100 mL/hr.
• Volume to Be Infused (VTBI): Set to 900 mL (if bag is 1000 mL; leaves buffer).
• Press Start after confirming clamps are open.
