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    Procedure Checklist Chapter 38, Skill 38-08: Discontinuing An IV Infusion or PRN Lock

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    The document provides a checklist for discontinuing an IV infusion or prn lock, outlining 11 procedure steps including gathering supplies, closing the tubing clamp, removing the cannula from the vein, inspecting the cannula tip, applying pressure to the insertion site, and documenting the procedure.

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    Procedure Checklist Chapter 38, Skill 38-08: Discontinuing An IV Infusion or PRN Lock

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    The document provides a checklist for discontinuing an IV infusion or prn lock, outlining 11 procedure steps including gathering supplies, closing the tubing clamp, removing the cannula from the vein, inspecting the cannula tip, applying pressure to the insertion site, and documenting the procedure.

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    PROCEDURE CHECKLIST

    Chapter 38, Skill 38-08: Discontinuing an IV Infusion or prn Lock

    Check () Yes or No

    PROCEDURE STEPS YES NO COMMENTS


    1. Gathers needed supplies: alcohol wipes, sterile
    2 × 2 gauze, bandage, examination gloves.
    2. Follows the “Initial Implementation Steps.”
    3. Washes hands; don clean gloves. Closes the
    tubing clamp and turns off the IV pump.
    4. Holds cannula hub securely while removing
    tape from tubing and TOD.
    5. Applies gentle pressure to the vein beyond the
    cannula with sterile 2 × 2.
    6. Gently slides cannula from the vein and slides
    the 2 × 2 down to cover the site after cannula is
    removed.
    7. Immediately inspects tip of cannula for
    intactness.
    8. Holds pressure on the insertion site and cleans
    area around insertion of any blood using alcohol
    wipes. Maintains pressure for at least 1 minute or
    longer if patient is taking anticoagulants.
    9. Applies bandage and removees gloves.
    Washes hands.
    10. Follows “Ending Steps.”
    11. Documents discontinuing IV or prn lock per
    order, along with appearance of site and any
    problems that occurred. Notes and documents
    total IV volume infused.

    Recommendation: Pass _____ Needs more practice _____

    Student: Date:

    Instructor: Date:

    Copyright © 2015, F. A. Davis Company

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