The Nurse Is Explaining to the Student Nurse the Purposes

Multiple Choice

The nurse is explaining to the student nurse the purposes of IV administration. Which descriptions of this procedure are accurate? Select all that apply.

A) A primary infusion consists of one IV line plus a smaller bag.
B) In tandem infusion, the smaller bag is connected at the same level as the primary bag.
C) In nearly all cases, IV solutions are supplied in glass bottles.
D) Medications are absorbed more rapidly via the IV route than any other route.
E) Large quantities of a solution may be given IV by way of an infusion.
F) If blood is administered via IV, the procedure is referred to as a blood infusion.