Asked by Julia Ybarra on May 28, 2024

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The patient has a catheter that must be irrigated. The nurse is using a needleless closed irrigation technique. In which order will the nurse perform the steps, starting with the first one?
1) Clean injection port.
2) Inject prescribed solution.
3) Twist needleless syringe into port.
4) Remove clamp and allow to drain.
5) Clamp catheter just below specimen port.
6) Draw up prescribed amount of sterile solution ordered

A) 3, 2, 6, 1, 5, 4
B) 5, 6, 1, 2, 3, 4
C) 1, 5, 6, 3, 2, 4
D) 6, 5, 1, 3, 2, 4

Needleless Closed Irrigation

A medical device system designed to clean wounds or surgical sites without the direct use of needles, minimizing infection risk.

Injection Port

A device implanted under the skin that allows for easy, repeated access to a vein for the administration of medication or other treatments.

Sterile Solution

A liquid free from any living microorganisms, often used in medical procedures to prevent infection.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of catheter insertion, care, and maintenance techniques to prevent infection and ensure patient comfort.
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RIDHUVARSINISR 19BIS031May 30, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The steps for irrigating with a needleless closed irrigation technique is as follows: Draw up in a syringe the prescribed amount of medication or sterile solution; clamp indwelling retention catheter just below specimen port; using circular motion, clean injection port with antiseptic swab; insert tip of needleless syringe using twisting motion into irrigation port; slowly and evenly inject fluid into catheter and bladder; and withdraw syringe, remove clamp, and allow solution to drain into drainage bag.