Peripheral IVs

3. ______ venipuncture should be made as distal as possible on the extremity
5. to be changed atleast every seven days
7. ______attempts should be documented in the nursing notes
9. ______ should be made to avoid areas of flexion, the antecubital fossa and inner wrist
10. _____ will be worn for all IV insertion procedures, medication admin, flushing and tubing care
11. Instruct patient/family to _____ IV site tenderness, swelling, or discomfort
13. is the maximum number of attempts for a qualified nurse
14. _____ IV start attempt will be documented

1. ______ lower extremities unless ordered by the physician
2. Evaluate patient for _____ to topical or intradermal anesthetic, tape, or skin preparation
4. Always use appropriate_____-______ before and after IV placement
6. ______is never to be reinserted
8. ______ is never to be reinserted through the skin
11. _______sites from one extremity to the other whenever possible
12. you must do this on the dressing with the date in initials