NUR 2115 - Exam 1 Study Guide

NUR 2115 - Exam 1 Study Guide/NUR 2115 - Exam 1 Study Guide. 1. What precautions does the nurse take when giving any type of Chemo medications a. Nurse takes to protect themselves: i. Limit exposure ii. Correct PPE- gowns, gloves, glasses b. Ensure IV patency r/t risk of extravasation (escape of fluids or drugs into the SQ tissue) causing severe tissue damage from the vesicant chemo drugs i. Must stay with the patient during peripheral IV therapy ii. Careful monitoring of blood return and the access site is critical in prevention c. PO(Oral Agents)- a person who handles and administers them needs to use PPE same as with IV chemo i. Avoid direct skin contact with oral chemo ii. Do not chew, crush, split or break iii. Must be discarded according to biohazard policies iv. Bring expired back to oncology clinic to dispose d. Cellular Regulation- monitor for TLS, assess for pre-existing conditions such as diabetes or AIDS, Gloves and PPE, chemo destroys cancer cells as well as healthy cells. But how are you going to protect yourself