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What is the relationship between the gauge number and the inside diameter of a needle?
What is the relationship between the gauge number and the inside diameter of a needle?
What is the typical gauge range for an IM injection?
What is the typical gauge range for an IM injection?
What type of plastic is commonly used in IV infusion containers and tubing?
What type of plastic is commonly used in IV infusion containers and tubing?
What is the purpose of vented tubing in IV infusion?
What is the purpose of vented tubing in IV infusion?
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What is the typical replacement interval for peripheral IV access catheters?
What is the typical replacement interval for peripheral IV access catheters?
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What is the primary function of a heparin lock?
What is the primary function of a heparin lock?
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What is the purpose of a flush in IV access?
What is the purpose of a flush in IV access?
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What type of IV fluid is commonly used for medication administration?
What type of IV fluid is commonly used for medication administration?
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What is the primary difference between a primary and secondary IV line?
What is the primary difference between a primary and secondary IV line?
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What is the purpose of the SASH protocol in IV administration?
What is the purpose of the SASH protocol in IV administration?
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A 13-gauge needle is smaller than a 27-gauge needle.
A 13-gauge needle is smaller than a 27-gauge needle.
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The length of a needle is measured from the hub to the shaft of the needle.
The length of a needle is measured from the hub to the shaft of the needle.
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IV infusion containers made of hard plastic do not require venting.
IV infusion containers made of hard plastic do not require venting.
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Non-PVC tubing is more flexible than PVC tubing.
Non-PVC tubing is more flexible than PVC tubing.
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Midline peripheral catheters are a type of central IV access.
Midline peripheral catheters are a type of central IV access.
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Implanted vascular access devices can remain in place for up to 2 years.
Implanted vascular access devices can remain in place for up to 2 years.
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Dextrose 5% in Water is a type of saline solution.
Dextrose 5% in Water is a type of saline solution.
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Lactated Ringers is a type of dextrose solution.
Lactated Ringers is a type of dextrose solution.
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Heparin locks are used to administer medications.
Heparin locks are used to administer medications.
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The SASH protocol is used to access catheter function and maintain patency.
The SASH protocol is used to access catheter function and maintain patency.
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What is the gauge range for a blood donation needle?
What is the gauge range for a blood donation needle?
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What type of material is used in hard plastic IV infusion containers and tubing?
What type of material is used in hard plastic IV infusion containers and tubing?
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What is the primary function of a peripheral IV access catheter?
What is the primary function of a peripheral IV access catheter?
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What is the purpose of using Non-PVC lined tubing in IV infusion?
What is the purpose of using Non-PVC lined tubing in IV infusion?
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What is the typical route for an IM injection?
What is the typical route for an IM injection?
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What is the function of a subcutaneous tunneled catheter?
What is the function of a subcutaneous tunneled catheter?
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What is the composition of Lactated Ringers solution?
What is the composition of Lactated Ringers solution?
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What is the purpose of a flush in IV access?
What is the purpose of a flush in IV access?
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What is the typical gauge range for an IV injection?
What is the typical gauge range for an IV injection?
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What is the primary difference between a peripheral and central IV access?
What is the primary difference between a peripheral and central IV access?
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