IV Priming and Air Embolism Prevention Quiz

Why is it crucial to remove air bubbles from a saline flush before using it on a patient?

• To make the syringe easier to handle

• To prevent contamination

• To avoid injecting air into the patient

• To ensure the saline is at the correct temperature

What is the first step in priming a saline flush?

• Inject saline into the tubing

• Shake the syringe vigorously

• Remove the cap and pull back the plunger

• Attach the syringe to the extension set

How can you ensure that all air is removed from the saline flush?

• By attaching it to the patient

• By flicking the syringe and pushing the plunger

• By shaking the syringe

• By heating the syringe

What indicates that the extension tubing is properly primed?

• The tubing becomes rigid

• The tubing changes color

• The tubing feels warm

• Saline drips out of the tubing

What should you do if air is still present in the extension tubing after priming?

• Use a different syringe

• Add more saline

• Repeat the priming process

• Ignore it and proceed