IV Therapy Final Exam & graded A+ updated 2022.

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IV Therapy Final Exam; Updated & Answered 2022. What equipment and supplies are needed for initiation of IV therapy? - cannulas, tourniquets, clean gloves, site cleansing agent, IV solution, IV tu... bing, IV pole, extension tubing, and dressing Using what gauge, what length catheter and in the what vein will reduce the mechanical and chemical irritation to the vein wall? - smallest gauge, shortest length, and largest vein What gauges do cannulas range? - 14 to 26 What length do over-the needle catheters range? - 3/4 to 3 inches What length do butterfly style cannulas range? - 3/4 to 2 inches What are the advantages of using extension tubing with over-the needle cannulas? - loops tubing away from the insertion site preventing dislodgement and mechanical irritation if pulled, tubing can be changed away from the insertion site, and decreased ca [Show More]

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