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IV Therapy

DIRECTIONS:  Find the answers to this puzzle in the the IV policies and IV Infusion by an LPN policy.  (Do not place a hyphen in numerical answers.) Answers to bonus questions are not found in the policies.
Across
True or False: A non-IV certified LPN cannot regulate the flow of an IV.
This technique must be used when doing a PICC dressing change.
This must be opened on the tubing attached to a secondary bag before the medication will flow and infuse properly. (2 words)
BONUS QUESTION: It is best practice to wear this when changing a PICC dressing, in addition to sterile gloves and a gown.
Total number of failed IV insertion attempts before the Dr must be notified.
These are changed when the PICC dressing is changed and after drawing blood. (2 words)
An LPN is not allowed to administer IV push ( _____ ) medications.
IV tubing that is used intermittently must be changed every ____ hours.
Number of IV insertion attempts one nurse can make.
Number of hours an IV can remain in the same site before it must be changed.
BONUS QUESTION: PICC lines should be flushed with a stop and start or turbulent flush method, in order to keep fibrin from building up at the openings, which can prevent blood draws.
An LPN is allowed to give the first dose, or _____ an antibiotic.
Down
The LPN is allowed to prepare, or _____, an antibiotic.
This must be done by a RN in your facility before an LPN can initiate IV therapy.
If a PICC migrates out of a vein during a dressing change, you should NEVER ________ the exposed area of the catheter.
An IV certified LPN is not allowed to perform this type of IV therapy. (abbreviated)
If an IV insertion site is covered with gauze, the dressing must be changed every ____ hours.
This must be present on the resident's chart before blood can be drawn from a PICC.
A PICC dressing is changed every ___ days.
BONUS QUESTION: The only size of syringe that is used with a PICC line is a ____ ml syringe.
Abbreviation of a frequently used type of IV line; an LPN is not allowed to remove it.