1. According to the Centers for Disease Control, IV sites should be rotated every:: 48 to 72
2. Before equipment setup and venipuncture, seconds of hand washing with an antimicrobial soap are recommended.: 15 to 30
3. What are the advantages to Over-the-Needle catheters?: - easy to insert
- stays patent longer
- catheter tip tapered to prevent peel-back
- radiopaque feature makes x-ray detection easy
- infiltration rare
- winged cannula easy to tape
- stable: allows for greater patient mobility
4. What are the disadvantages to over-the-needle catheters?: - depending on the hub, sometimes difficult to secure with tape
- long inflexible stylet increases risk of accidental puncture; pressure marks from hub
- some catheters drag through the skin on insertion
- increased risk of phlebitis