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IV push
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| First steps | Med checks, check push time, check compatibility. |
| Second steps | Pop the top off the vial, alcohol swab for 15 seconds, draw up an mL, slide needle back into cap and put back into packaging |
| Third steps | Check IV for patency, use iv port closest to patient, scrub IV hub for 15 seconds, connect syringe, pinch tubing, and give a quarter mL |
| What is the variation for an incompatible iv push? | Stop the pump and keep it pinched the entire time, Use a new alc pad for every access when swapping between med and saline, flush first. saline lock is the same. |