The nurse is assisting the RN on the orthopedic floor. She knows that large volumes of drugs being delivered intravenously are what?

Question

a. IV infusions
b. Piggyback infusions
c. IV saline lock
d. IV pushes

Answer 1

a. IV infusions
FEEDBACK
a. IV infusions or IV drips are large amounts of fluids infused continuously. Medication, such as electrolytes, can be added to the infusion if needed.
b. A piggyback infusion is a drug diluted in a moderate volume of fluid for intermitted infusion at a specific interval, such as antibiotics or antiemetics.
c. An IV saline lock is a port that can be accessed as needed.
d. An IV push involves a drug that is injected (with a syringe) directly into the IV line, IV port, or IV catheter to provide a medicine directly into the vein for rapid absorption. An example is the sedation for the induction of a procedure.