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Define key terms related to intravenous therapy, list objectives and
explain the advantages and disadvantages of IV therapy. (I)
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| 2.
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Explain drug response factors including incompatibilities/interactions
and list the rights of drug administration. (I)
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| 3.
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Identify the anatomy and physiology of the skin and locate four
structures of a vein and identify location of vein of the upper
extremity and torso. (II)
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| 4.
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Explain homeostasis, three major organs affecting homeostasis and list
functions of electrolytes. (II)
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| 5.
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Write the abbreviations for math factors utilized in dosage
calculations. (III)
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| 6.
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Calculate volume and dosage needed to give a prescribed dose. (III)
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| 7.
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Define terms, identify symptoms and list nursing interventions for
local and systemic complications related to intravenous therapy. (IV)
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| 8.
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Identify signs/symptoms of adverse drug reactions, list specific
emergency interventions and explain the necessary reporting and
documentation for adverse reactions. (IV)
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| 9.
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Define specific terms related to IV administration equipment. (V)
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| 10.
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Describe the procedures for administration of IV piggyback medications
using continuums flow tubing, peripheral well and secondary line with
established primary line. (V)
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| 11.
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List specific nursing approaches for emotional support of IV therapy
patients and specific nursing approaches for uncooperative patients.
(VI)
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| 12.
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Identify principles of nursing care of pediatric patients and the
geriatric patients undergoing IV therapy. (VII)
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| 13.
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State factors that determine the IV site dressing change schedule and
describe the care of infusion sites and describe a peripheral well
flush. (VIII)
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| 14.
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List the specific elements of documenting IV therapy and document
specific procedures accurately. (IX)
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| 15.
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Describe procedures for specific laboratory check lists including care
of infusion site, piggyback administrations and discontinuance of IV
infusion. (X)
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