1. 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

2. Peripheral IV

3. Buff Cap/Saline Lock

4. 3ml Luer Lock Syringe + Clave Adapter

5. IV Solution and Pump

6. Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA)

7. Central Venous Catheters

8. Needleless Systems