A nurse is preparing to connect the tubing of an intermittent infusion bag (an antibiotic) to a patient's primary IV line. What should the nurse do first? Select one: a. flush the line using a pulsating method, using force. b. hang the piggyback infusion below the main IV bag. c. wipe the needleless connector port for 15 seconds with an alcohol swap d. flush the IV with heparin to prevent clotting.

A nurse is preparing to connect the tubing of an intermittent infusion bag (an antibiotic) to a patient's primary IV line. What should the nurse do first? Select one: a. flush the line using a pulsating method, using force. b. hang the piggyback infusion below the main IV bag. c. wipe the needleless connector port for 15 seconds with an alcohol swap d. flush the IV with heparin to prevent clotting.

Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care: An Integrated Approach

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Chapter7: Phlebotomy

Section: Chapter Questions

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