1230 NUR246 infusor pumps

Which statement about the Baxter is correct?

• It works by gravity alone

• It infuses medication using compressed air

• Infuses medication using vacuum pressure

• Infuses medication using positive pressure to administer medication

During prolonged IVAB infusions, how often should the infusion site be assessed?

• At the start and end only

• Every 1-2 hours, or as per policy

• Only if the patient complains of pain

• Once a day

Which action helps reduce the risk of infection when connecting IVAB tubing to a patients IV access?

• Wearing gloves and scrubbing the hub with an alcohol swab before connection

• Handling the connector with bare hands to improve dexterity

• Connecting quickly without cleaning to prevent air entry

• Using the same tubing for all antibiotics given in one shift without flushing

If the Baxter infusion appears slower than expected, the FIRST thing you should check is:

• Replace the pump immediately

• Patients IV site for Patency

• Increase the height of the pump

• Squeeze the balloon to speed it up

Which of the following best describes ongoing management of an IVAB infusion pump?

• Set it up, and return when its finished

• Allow the pump to run without checks if its functioning correctly at the start

• Monitor the patient, infusion site and pump function regularly throughout infusion

• Ask another patient to alert you if the pump alarms

Which of the following is the primary purpose of an infusion pump?

• To mix medications before administration

• To deliver fluids/medications at a controlled rate

• To monitor patients heart rate

• To sterilise IV lines

TRUE OR FALSE: infusion pumps can be used to deliver both continuous and intermittent medication infusions

• FALSE

• TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE: Using an infusion pump can be especially important for patients on strict fluid restrictions

• True

• False