IV Insertion Techniques and Procedures

Caroline Porter Thomas shares her personal journey and tips for gaining confidence in starting IVs. She emphasizes the importance of practice and focusing on patient benefits. The video provides a step-by-step guide on preparing and inserting an IV, including cleaning the skin, selecting the right needle gauge, and securing the IV. Caroline also discusses overcoming fear and ensuring patient comfort during the process.

What was one of the biggest challenges Caroline faced when learning to start an IV?

• Understanding the procedure steps

• Choosing the correct needle gauge

• Gaining confidence and fear of hurting the patient

• Finding the right vein

What is the first step in preparing for an IV insertion?

• Priming the extension tubing

• Cleaning the skin with a chlorohexidine swab

• Tying the tourniquet

• Selecting the needle gauge

How long should you let the chlorohexidine swabbed area dry before proceeding?

• 5 minutes

• 1 minute

• 30 seconds

• 2 minutes

What is the purpose of flushing the extension tubing during IV preparation?

• To clean the tubing

• To check for leaks

• To ensure fluid flows through the tubing

• To remove air bubbles

What is the purpose of tying a tourniquet during IV insertion?

• To clean the area

• To secure the needle

• To make the veins more visible

• To stop blood flow

What is the correct orientation of the needle bevel when inserting an IV?

• Bevel down

• Bevel sideways

• Bevel up

• Bevel at an angle

What should you do after getting blood return during IV insertion?

• Tie the tourniquet tighter

• Advance the catheter

• Clean the area again

• Remove the needle

Why is it important to place pressure at the end of the catheter during IV insertion?

• To ensure proper fluid flow

• To secure the catheter

• To stop the bleeding

• To check for blood return

What should you do if the patient is likely to move around a lot?

• Remove the IV

• Use more tape or a carlex to cover it

• Use a smaller needle gauge

• Use less tape

What information should be written on the Tor placed over the IV site?

• Patient's name

• Type of medication

• Needle gauge

• Date, time, and initials