CRNI Home Infusion Therapy and Patient Education Flashcards
6 cards from real CRNI practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 6 CRNI Home Infusion Therapy and Patient Education flashcards as text
Which criterion must be met before a patient is safely discharged home on IV antibiotic therapy?
Answer: Patient or caregiver demonstrates competency in IV administration technique
Demonstrated competency through return demonstration is required before discharge to ensure the patient can safely manage home IV therapy.
Which vascular access device is most commonly used for home infusion therapy requiring weeks of treatment?
Answer: Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)
PICCs are preferred for home infusion because they can remain in place for weeks to months and provide reliable central venous access.
In the US home infusion model, who shares primary responsibility for patient education about IV therapy?
Answer: The infusion nurse and the home infusion pharmacy team
Home infusion is a collaborative model where the infusion nurse and pharmacy team together ensure the patient receives comprehensive IV therapy education.
What is the most important environmental consideration when a patient prepares IV medications at home?
Answer: A clean, uncluttered surface away from pets and air vents
Preparing IVs on a clean, uncluttered surface away from pets and air vents minimizes the risk of environmental contamination.
Which standard governs sterile compounding at home infusion pharmacies in the United States?
Answer: USP standards for pharmaceutical compounding of sterile preparations
USP establishes requirements for sterile compounding environments, beyond-use dates, and personnel training used by home infusion pharmacies.
A home infusion patient calls to report that their IV bag appears cloudy. What should the nurse instruct?
Answer: Do not use the bag and contact the pharmacy immediately
Cloudiness in an IV preparation may indicate microbial contamination or chemical precipitation, and the bag must not be used; the compounding pharmacy must be notified.