Author Question: If the EMT fails to protect the sterility of the spike on the IV administration tubing while ... (Read 61 times)

futuristic · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

If the EMT fails to protect the sterility of the spike on the IV administration tubing while preparing equipment for starting an IV, what negative outcome may occur?

A) Clogging of the catheter
B) Infection in the patient
C) Too slow IV flow rate
D) Occlusion of the drip chamber

Question 2

Patients with which disease are at high risk for unhealed wounds or ulcers, particularly on the feet?

a. Atherosclerosis c. Coronary heart disease
b. Diabetes mellitus d. Deep vein thrombophlebitis (DVT)