Peripheral Intravenous Therapy

No.	Competency Item	NAC	DEV	COM	DTE	EXC
BC-02-01	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to monitor, maintain, regulate, discontinue and evaluate peripheral infusion therapy.
BC-02-02	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to identify common intravenous solutions according to type of solution, additional contents, and indications for use.
BC-02-03	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to set-up and prime infusion line.
	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to use a variety of infusion therapy equipment such as:
BC-02-04	programmable infusion equipment
BC-02-05	patient controlled analgesia pumps (PCA pumps).
BC-02-06	Demonstrate ability to calculate infusion rates.
	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to recognize, and respond to, complications of intravenous therapy as related to etiology, clinical manifestations, and preventative nursing measures:
BC-02-07	abnormal lab values
BC-02-08	air emboli
BC-02-09	allergic reactions
BC-02-10	correct fluid / medication
BC-02-11	correct expiry date
BC-02-12	dehydration
BC-02-13	fluid overload
BC-02-14	infection
BC-02-15	infiltration problem
BC-02-16	phlebitis / thrombophlebitis
BC-02-17	safety of client.
BC-02-18	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to resolve common problems associated with peripheral intravenous therapy.
BC-02-19	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to initiate, flush, monitor and discontinue heparin and saline locks in established peripheral infusion sites.
BC-02-20	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to prepare and administer medications for infusion as per medication order.
BC-02-21	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to provide retrograde push medications via peripheral intravenous infusions in specific settings as per agency policy.
BC-02-22	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to initiate, monitor and regulate Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN).