Asked by Debasmith Chakravorty on Sep 29, 2024
A nurse is preparing an intravenous IV piggyback infusion. In which order will the nurse perform the steps, starting with the first one?
1) Compare the label of the medication with the medication administration record at the patient's bedside.
2) Connect the tubing of the piggyback infusion to the appropriate connector on the upper Y-port.
3) Hang the piggyback medication bag above the level of the primary fluid bag.
4) Clean the main IV line port with an antiseptic swab.
5) Connect the infusion tubing to the medication bag.
6) Regulate flow.
A) 5, 2, 1, 4, 3, 6
B) 5, 2, 1, 3, 4, 6
C) 1, 5, 4, 3, 2, 6
D) 1, 5, 3, 4, 2, 6
IV Piggyback Infusion
A method of delivering medication intravenously where a secondary container is connected to the primary IV line for simultaneous or sequential administration.
Medication Administration Record
A document used by healthcare providers to record and track the medications administered to a patient.
Y-port
A Y-shaped connection piece used in medical tubing systems to allow multiple lines to connect to a single access point.
- Conduct meticulous tasks related to the preparation and administration of medication, including necessary calculations and safety evaluations.
Learning Objectives
- Conduct meticulous tasks related to the preparation and administration of medication, including necessary calculations and safety evaluations.
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