If the EMT Fails to Protect the Sterility of the Spike

question 36

Multiple Choice

If the EMT fails to protect the sterility of the spike on the IV administration tubing while preparing equipment for starting an IV, what negative outcome may occur?

• A) Clogging of the catheter
• B) Infection in the patient
• C) Too slow IV flow rate
• D) Occlusion of the drip chamber

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