IV IV Infection Control & Sterile Technique 3

Question 1

How should an IV solution bag be inspected before administration?

Accepted Answer

Check for clarity, color, particulates, expiration date, and integrity of the container

Answer

Before administering any IV solution, the nurse must verify clarity, absence of particulates or discoloration, intact container seal, correct solution, and expiration date.

Question 2

What is the maximum hang time recommended for most non-lipid IV solutions in clinical practice?

Accepted Answer

24 hours

Answer

Most IV solutions should be hung for no longer than 24 hours to minimize microbial growth risk in open containers at room temperature.

Question 3

Which of the following actions is consistent with proper sharps safety when discontinuing a peripheral IV?

Accepted Answer

Dispose of the catheter/needle directly into the sharps container without recapping

Answer

OSHA standards require immediate disposal of sharps into a designated sharps container without recapping to prevent needlestick injuries.

Question 4

When preparing an IV admixture at the bedside, which action violates aseptic technique?

Accepted Answer

Touching the tip of the syringe before drawing up medication

Answer

Touching the syringe tip contaminates the sterile field, violating aseptic technique and introducing microorganisms into the IV preparation.

Question 5

Why are antimicrobial-impregnated catheters recommended for patients requiring short-term central venous access in high-risk settings?

Accepted Answer

They release antimicrobial agents to inhibit colonization and reduce CLABSI risk

Answer

Antimicrobial-impregnated catheters (e.g., chlorhexidine/silver sulfadiazine or minocycline/rifampin) release antimicrobials locally to inhibit biofilm formation and reduce CLABSI.

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IV IV Infection Control & Sterile Technique 3