Practice questions towards IV cannula-related infection prevention | Response | ||
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Always | Sometimes | Never | |
Maintain aseptic technique throughout IV cannula care. | 271 (65.8%) | 119(28.9%) | 22 (5.3%) |
Use sterile plaster to cover the cannula site. | 116 (28.2%) | 103 (25%) | 193(46.8%) |
Flush the IV cannula with normal saline following any intravenous medications. | 135 (32.8%) | 129 (31.3%) | 148 (35.9%) |
Aseptic technique cannot be ensured change the cannula immediately. | 199 (48.3%) | 152 (36.9%) | 61 (14.8%) |
Replace catheter site plaster if becomes damp, loosened, or visibly soiled. | 159(38.6%) | 163 (39.6%) | 90 (21.8%) |
Use sterile personal protective equipment’s during central Venus cannula insertion. | 114 (27.7%) | 96 (23.3%) | 202 (49%) |
Prepare the skin with an antiseptic solution before insertion. | 230 (55.8%) | 129 (31.3%) | 53 (12.9%) |
Leave the area to dry completely after applying the antiseptic solution. | 253 (61.4%) | 121 (29.4%) | 38 (9.2%) |
Assess daily intravenous cannula insertion sites. | 184 (44.7%) | 164 (39.8%) | 64 (15.5%) |
Document date, time, site, size, and name of nurse who insert cannula. | 139 (33.7%) | 95 (23.1%) | 178(43.2%) |
Encourage the patient to report any changes in their cannula site. | 209 (50.8%) | 125 (30.3%) | 78 (18.9%) |
Change the IV sets used to administer blood/blood product/ fat emulsion within 24 hours of initiating the infusion. | 153 (37.1%) | 122 (39.6%) | 137 (33.3%) |
Hand hygiene before intravenous cannula insertion. | 155 (37.6%) | 148(35.9%) | 109 (26.5%) |
Immediately Change peripheral intravenous cannula after 72 hours without any infection singe | 135 (32.8%) | 121 (29.3%) | 156 (37.9%) |
Use transparent plaster when securing the cannula. | 117 (28.4%) | 106 (25.7%) | 189 (45.9%) |
Educate the patient about the signs and symptoms of IV cannula related infection. | 196 (47.6%) | 160 (38.8%) | 56 (13.6%) |
Immediately change the cannula if there is sign of infection. | 308 (74.4%) | 76 (18.4%) | 28(6.8%) |