Peripheral IV Therapy in Adults – an eLearning course

Description

Intravenous infusion therapy is one of the most invasive procedures performed by nurses. Patient safety requires knowledge of vascular anatomy, physiology of blood flow, rapidly changing technology, infection control methods, and potential complications. In addition to the knowledge, you must have the skills to assess patients, perform venipuncture, choose appropriate equipment, and intervene quickly for complications. Increasing patient acuity, demanding nursing workloads, and the expanding complexity of intravenous therapy increase the risk. Your knowledge and skill can offset this risk.

This elearning course will improve your knowledge and critical thinking skills. To complete the process you will need to work with a preceptor to practice performing all the procedures followed by a period of supervised clinical practice. The number of times a procedure must be repeated to demonstrate competency will be determined by your employer.

Competency Statement

Performance Criteria

Module 1: Assess patient and medical history for pertinent information
  • Evaluate the medical record, patient history, and clinical factors that impact care of the infusion patient.
  • Examine patient's upper extremity for veins suitable for catheter insertion.
  • Name the upper extremity veins that are used for infusion therapy.

Module 2: Plan nursing care for patient receiving peripheral intravenous therapy.

  • Select the appropriate devices for venipuncture based on your assessment.
  • Select the appropriate method for infusion based on your assessment.
  • Choose personal protective equipment for standard precautions.
  • Formulate patient and family education plans.

 

Module 3: Implement nursing the care plan
  • Apply all infection control measures.
  • Express the correct procedure for placement of a peripheral I.V. catheter.
  • Assess patient safety after completion of the I.V. procedures.
  • Document the nursing actions.

 

Module 4: Evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing care rendered.

  • Identify three mechanisms for observing the venipuncture site.
  • Identify three potential alterations in the infusion system that could change the prescribed therapy.
  • Categorize the nursing interventions that prevent common complications of peripheral infusion.

 

Duration         
Determined by your current level of knowledge. Your registration will allow access to the course of one year.


Contact hours

4.0
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