A Patient with a Continuous IV Infusion Has an Order

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient with a continuous IV infusion has an order for ciprofloxacin to be given IV piggyback.Which action by the nurse is appropriate for administering the medication?

• A)Hang the bag with ciprofloxacin higher than the continuous infusion bag.
• B)Stop the continuous infusion while running the ciprofloxacin.
• C)Connect the piggyback tubing into the Y-port on the tubing of the continuous infusion that is closest to the patient.
• D)Occlude the tubing of the continuous infusion just above the injection port while injecting the medication.

Recognize the importance and methods of internal and external benchmarking.

Comprehend the concept and applications of contingency planning.

Identify the relevance and process of participatory planning in improving plan implementation.

Grasp the principles and benefits of Management by Objectives (MBO).