Administering Medication via IO Route

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What is the first step in administering medication via the io route?

  • Check for the five rights of medication administration
  • Cleanse The Hub using alcohol prep (correct)
  • Explain the procedure to the patient
  • Secure the int and commercial securing device

Why is it important to follow antiseptic technique when administering medication via the io route?

  • To speed up the medication administration process
  • To prevent infection and ensure safety for the patient (correct)
  • To reduce the cost of medication administration
  • To ensure the patient is ready for the procedure

What should be done if a needleless system is not available for administering medication via the io route?

  • Use a direct twist Hub to administer the medication
  • Unclamp the medication and administer it directly
  • Administer the medication via needle and then flush with 20 CC (correct)
  • Secure the int and commercial securing device

When administering medication via IO, what should be monitored in the patient?

<p>Any condition change post-administration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of flushing with 20 CC after administering medication via IO?

<p>To ensure the medication is fully administered (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with the needle after administering medication via IO?

<p>Sharps your needle into the appropriate container (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be checked before administering medication via IO?

<p>Five rights of medication administration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to secure the int and commercial securing device before administering medication via IO?

<p>To prevent dislodgement during administration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of alcohol prep in administering medication via IO?

<p>As an antiseptic to clean The Hub before administration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if there is a need to inject medication via needle during IO administration?

<p>Flush with 20 CC before injecting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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