Intravenous Administration Nurses administer meds IV in the following ways: – As mixtures within large volumes of IV fluids (Banana bag) – By injection of a bolus or small volume of med through an existing IV line or intermittent venous access (heparin lock/saline lock/buff cap) – By “piggyback” infusion of a solution containing the prescribed medication and a small volume of IV fluid through an existing IV line You are responsible for reading more about this in your text as there may be questions on the HESI

Peripheral IV

Buff Cap/Saline Lock

3ml Luer Lock Syringe + Clave Adapter

IV Solution and Pump

Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA)

Central Venous Catheters

Needleless Systems