A clinical educator is evaluating a nursing student preparing to administer an intermittent intravenous (IV) antibiotic infusion into a patient's dedicated primary continuous IV line. Which actions by the student demonstrate correct application of parenteral therapy safety principles? Select all that apply.
- Cleansing the designated needleless connector on the primary tubing with an approved antiseptic wipe before attachment.Cevap
- Confirming the physical and chemical compatibility of the prescribed antibiotic with the primary fluid prior to administration.Cevap
- Suspending the secondary medication bag on the intravenous pole at a level higher than the primary fluid container.Cevap
- DProceeding with the secondary infusion through the same lumen despite knowing it is chemically incompatible with the primary fluid.
- EInstructing the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to perform the initial patency check of the intravenous insertion site.
- FProgramming the infusion pump rate based on a quick mental estimate without verifying the exact ordered dosage calculation.
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The correct actions include cleansing the needleless connector before attachment, confirming fluid compatibility, and suspending the secondary bag higher than the primary fluid.
Safe parenteral therapy requires strict adherence to infection control (cleansing the connector), verification of chemical compatibility to prevent precipitation, and proper equipment setup (hanging the secondary bag higher to utilize gravity). These actions ensure the medication is delivered safely and effectively without compromising the patient's vascular access.
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Safe Parenteral Medication Administration Principles