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For IV's the Mid-Arm Circumference (MAC) must be measured at what frequency?

Every Visit and PRN for changes

Every week and PRN for changes

At OASIS timepoints and PRN for changes

Only PRN

This is only the responsibility of the IV company

TRUE OR FALSE - If the IV dressing is coming loose, it is okay for me to change the dressing.

True

False

The external catheter length of the IV should be measured at what frequency?

Every Visit and PRN for changes

Weekly and PRN for changes

At OASIS time points and PRN for changes

Only PRN

This is only the responsibility of the IV company

Mark all that apply: What are the responsibilities of HHCAH for IV patients?

Educate on IV meds and IV complications

Perform MAC and distal catheter length measurements

Change the dressing weekly

Infuse medication for patient

Draw blood work

Call IV company for any complications / IV issues

Reinforce the dsg PRN

Complete a memo of understanding (MOU) to be shared with IV company

Order IV supplies for patient

Where do you measure for IV mid-arm circumference (MAC)?

10cm below the antecubital

10cm above the antecubital

Around the antecubital

What measurement do we use for the MAC and external catheter length?

Centimeters

Inches

MARK ALL THAT APPLY: What is required when documenting against the IV?

Date of last dressing change

Status of dressing - intact? loose? drainage?

External catheter length & MAC per agency policy

Site assessment - sx of infection, phlebitis, infiltration?

Tolerance to medications

TRUE OR FALSE: IV medications need to be added to HHCAH's medication list

True

False

TRUE OR FALSE: IV flushes do NOT need to be added to HHCAH's medication list

True

False

TRUE OR FALSE: The PICC should be identified on the body in the wounds/lines/drains form and assessment should be completed in that form.

True

False

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