Parenteral Drug Administration

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What is the relationship between the needle gauge number and the inside diameter of the needle?

The smaller the number, the larger the inside diameter (correct)

There is no correlation between the needle gauge number and the inside diameter

The larger the number, the larger the inside diameter

The larger the number, the smaller the inside diameter

What is the typical gauge of a needle used for an IM injection, such as a flu shot?

13 gauge

27 gauge

22-25 gauge (correct)

18 gauge

What is the unit of measurement for the length of a needle?

Millimeters

Centimeters

Inches (correct)

Feet

What is the largest gauge of a needle?

13 gauge Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a flush or lock in IV administration?

To clear the IV line of medication or debris Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a secondary infusion?

To connect IV fluid to a primary line, creating a Y site Signup and view all the answers

What type of material does not collapse as fluid exits and requires vented tubing?

Hard plastic (Polyolefin) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following IV fluids is compatible with PVC tubing?

Standard IV fluids Signup and view all the answers

What type of catheter is inserted peripherally and advanced centrally?

Peripherally-inserted central catheter (PICC) Signup and view all the answers

What is the smallest gauge needle?

30 G Signup and view all the answers

Where is the tip of a peripheral IV catheter located?

Peripheral vein Signup and view all the answers

Which type of saline is 0.45% sodium chloride?

Half-Normal Saline (Half NS) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Dextrose 5% in Water (D5W)?

To provide nutrition Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Lactated Ringers (LR)?

To provide electrolytes and fluids Signup and view all the answers

Which type of line would you expect to see placed in a patient receiving antibiotics for 4 weeks?

Central line Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the SASH method?

Saline Administration of Medication Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for flushing central lines and ports?

To maintain patency and prevent contact between incompatible medications Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using central venous catheter lines for medication administration?

They are helpful for medications that may harm peripheral veins Signup and view all the answers

Why would the nurses on the Oncology unit want to have a heparin product in their Omnicell?

To flush patient IV lines and ports quickly Signup and view all the answers

How often should peripheral central lines be replaced?

Every 72-96 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of locks in central lines and ports?

To prevent blood clots from forming Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the needle gauge number and the inside diameter of the needle?

As the gauge number decreases, the inside diameter of the needle increases. Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of measurement for the length of a needle?

Inches Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical gauge of a needle used for an IM injection, such as a flu shot?

22-25 gauge Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of available needle gauges?

13 to 27 Signup and view all the answers

What is the measurement range of the length of a needle?

3/8 to 3 ½ inches Signup and view all the answers

What type of material is often used to make infusion containers and does not collapse as fluid exits, requiring vented tubing?

Polyolefin Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical location of the tip of a peripheral IV catheter?

Peripheral vein Signup and view all the answers

Which type of catheter is inserted peripherally and advanced centrally?

PICC Signup and view all the answers

What type of material is often used to make infusion containers and collapses as fluid exits, not requiring vented tubing?

Polyvinylchloride (PVC) Signup and view all the answers

What type of infusion is characterized by connecting IV fluid to the primary line, creating a Y site?

Secondary infusion Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tubing is commonly used for lipids and drugs incompatible with DEHP?

PVC without DEHP Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Normal Saline (NS) and Half-Normal Saline (Half NS)?

Concentration of sodium chloride Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical angle of insertion for an IM injection?

90° Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a heparin lock in IV administration?

To prevent blood clotting Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of Lactated Ringers (LR)?

Sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, and lactate Signup and view all the answers

What is the usual route of administration for antibiotics in a patient with osteomyelitis?

Intravenous Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of flushing central lines and ports?

To maintain patency and prevent contact between incompatible medications Signup and view all the answers

Why would the Omnicell system be beneficial for the Oncology unit?

To have quicker access to heparin products for flushing IV lines and ports Signup and view all the answers

What is a common risk associated with central lines and ports?

Infection risk Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of central venous catheter lines?

They are used for critically ill patients and long-term drug administration Signup and view all the answers

How often should peripheral central lines be replaced?

Every 72-96 hours Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the relationship between the needle gauge number and the inside diameter of the needle?

What is the typical gauge of a needle used for an IM injection, such as a flu shot?

What is the unit of measurement for the length of a needle?

What is the largest gauge of a needle?

What is the purpose of a flush or lock in IV administration?

What is the primary function of a secondary infusion?

What type of material does not collapse as fluid exits and requires vented tubing?

Which of the following IV fluids is compatible with PVC tubing?

What type of catheter is inserted peripherally and advanced centrally?

What is the smallest gauge needle?

Where is the tip of a peripheral IV catheter located?

Which type of saline is 0.45% sodium chloride?

What is the purpose of Dextrose 5% in Water (D5W)?

What is the function of Lactated Ringers (LR)?

Which type of line would you expect to see placed in a patient receiving antibiotics for 4 weeks?

What is the purpose of the SASH method?

What is the primary reason for flushing central lines and ports?

What is the benefit of using central venous catheter lines for medication administration?

Why would the nurses on the Oncology unit want to have a heparin product in their Omnicell?

How often should peripheral central lines be replaced?

What is the purpose of locks in central lines and ports?

What is the relationship between the needle gauge number and the inside diameter of the needle?

What is the unit of measurement for the length of a needle?

What is the typical gauge of a needle used for an IM injection, such as a flu shot?

What is the range of available needle gauges?

What is the measurement range of the length of a needle?

What type of material is often used to make infusion containers and does not collapse as fluid exits, requiring vented tubing?

What is the typical location of the tip of a peripheral IV catheter?

Which type of catheter is inserted peripherally and advanced centrally?

What type of material is often used to make infusion containers and collapses as fluid exits, not requiring vented tubing?

What type of infusion is characterized by connecting IV fluid to the primary line, creating a Y site?

Which type of tubing is commonly used for lipids and drugs incompatible with DEHP?

What is the main difference between Normal Saline (NS) and Half-Normal Saline (Half NS)?

What is the typical angle of insertion for an IM injection?

What is the purpose of a heparin lock in IV administration?

What is the composition of Lactated Ringers (LR)?

What is the usual route of administration for antibiotics in a patient with osteomyelitis?

What is the primary purpose of flushing central lines and ports?

Why would the Omnicell system be beneficial for the Oncology unit?

What is a common risk associated with central lines and ports?

What is a characteristic of central venous catheter lines?

How often should peripheral central lines be replaced?

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