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What is the ideal type of solution for blood administration through an IV?
What is the ideal type of solution for blood administration through an IV?
- Sterile water
- Normal saline solution (correct)
- Dextrose solution
- Ringer's lactate solution
What should be avoided when choosing an IV site?
What should be avoided when choosing an IV site?
- Areas near the wrist
- Areas with valves and bifurcations (correct)
- Areas close to the elbow
- Areas with visible veins
What is the first step in the IV insertion procedure?
What is the first step in the IV insertion procedure?
- Removing the needle and disposing of it properly
- Inserting the needle into the vein at a 45° angle
- Applying a restricting band proximal to the IV site (correct)
- Advancing the catheter into the vein
What is the complication associated with IV site reactions that causes inflammation of the vein?
What is the complication associated with IV site reactions that causes inflammation of the vein?
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What is the priority order for drawing labs?
What is the priority order for drawing labs?
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What is the main contraindication for IO infusion?
What is the main contraindication for IO infusion?
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What is the key symptom of air embolisms?
What is the key symptom of air embolisms?
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