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How should an adult’s short-term peripheral IV site be selected?

Choose an appropriate upper-extremity vein, considering the therapy, expected duration, patient factors, and clinician experience.

What should be used to confirm a patient’s identity before IV care?

Verify the patient with at least two approved person-specific identifiers. A room or bed number is not an identifier.

What should you do if a patient questions whether the medication is theirs?

Pause and resolve any uncertainty about the patient, order, or medication before proceeding.

What makes IV supplies ready for safe preparation?

Gather appropriate, in-date supplies; inspect packaging and solution; and arrange them on a clean work surface.

When should an IV supply or solution be rejected?

Do not use items with compromised packaging, unreadable labels, or unexpected appearance; follow product instructions and facility policy.

What infection-prevention step is required before IV insertion?

Perform hand hygiene before insertion and maintain aseptic technique throughout preparation and setup.

What should you do if the prepared insertion site is touched?

Re-clean the site using the approved antiseptic procedure, then let it dry as directed before insertion.

How does no-touch technique help preserve asepsis?

Avoid touching the prepared insertion site. If access is needed, maintain aseptic technique.

What should you do with a dropped IV cap?

Keep sterile or critical parts protected, and replace any dropped or contaminated item rather than using it.

How should you choose tubing for an IV setup?

Use the administration set specified for the device and therapy, and follow its instructions for setup.

What are two key precautions when connecting and priming IV tubing?

Use aseptic technique to connect protected connection points, and prime the tubing according to the set and pump instructions while preventing air from entering the patient’s line.

What pump settings must be checked before an infusion starts?

Confirm the pump and compatible tubing are set up correctly, and that the programmed dose or rate and volume match the order.