BS Nursing Intravenous Guidelines
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- Q1What is the maximum rate of IV infusion for adult patients?150 ml/hr200 ml/hr100 ml/hr50 ml/hr30s
- Q2What is the maximum rate of IV infusion for pediatric patients?1 ml/kg/hr3 ml/kg/hr4 ml/kg/hr2 ml/kg/hr30s
- Q3What is the appropriate gauge size for peripheral IV catheters?16-18 gauge18-20 gauge26-28 gauge22-24 gauge30s
- Q4What is the recommended time limit for completing an IV infusion?96 hours48 hours24 hours72 hours30s
- Q5What is the recommended site for administering an IV infusion?Veins in the neckVeins in the antecubital fossaVeins proximal to the wristVeins distal to the wrist30s
- Q6What is the appropriate solution to use for flushing an IV catheter?5% dextrose in waterLactated Ringer's solutionNormal saline10% dextrose in water30s
- Q7What is the recommended frequency for changing IV tubing?Every 96 hoursEvery 48 hoursEvery 72 hoursEvery 24 hours30s
- Q8What is the recommended duration for keeping an IV catheter in place?72-96 hours48-72 hours24-48 hours96-120 hours30s
- Q9What is the recommended method for preventing catheter-related bloodstream infections?Wearing gownsStrict hand hygieneWearing masksWearing gloves30s
- Q10What is the appropriate action to take when discontinuing an IV catheter?Apply pressure to the site with a sterile gauze padApply ice to the siteLeave the site open to airApply heat to the site30s