INITIATE A SALINE LOCK
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GO
NO-GO
22.
Constricting band has not been in place for more than 2
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minutes.
23.
Uncaps and inserts the male end of the saline lock adapter
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into the catheter hub.
24.
Releases pressure from over vein.
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Applies Tegaderm dressing to site (adhesive side down).
25.
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Tegaderm dressing covers the insertion site and saline
26.
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lock adapter plug.
27.
Attaches 21-gauge needle to 5 ml syringe.
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28.
Fills syringe with sterile fluid from IV bag.
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29.
Inserts the needle through the dressing and saline lock
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adapter plug.
30.
Injects the fluid into the catheter.
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31.
Withdraws the needle completely.
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32.
Disposes of needle properly.
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33.
Identifies any signs or symptoms of infiltration that occurs.
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OVERALL EVALUATION
GO
NO-GO
(A no-go on any step will result in a no-go for the entire
task)
IS0871
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