1. Common subjects of electric (mechanical) pumps used to administer drugs | | 39.0 | 51.7 | <0.001 | 0.42 | | | | 0.86 | 0.68 |
q1 Generally, electric pumps have alarm function against blockade and bubbles. | T | 47.9 | 91.0 | | | | 1.74 | 0.12 | | |
q2 Setting 2 of variables: the flow rate, administration time, and planned dose, subsequently set the remaining one variable. | T | 42.5 | 49.2 | | | | 0.98 | 0.38 | | |
q3 Most episodes in nursing by the field are related to injection and infusion. | T | 37.5 | 44.3 | | | | 1.33 | 0.56 | | |
q4 Incidents caused by mistakes in setting and operation of electric pumps account for less than half of episodes. | F | 27.4 | 19.1 | | | | 1.48 | 0.89 | | |
q5 Normally, electric pumps are equipped with a free-flow prevention device. | T | 39.8 | 55.1 | | | | 1.88 | 0.40 | | |
2. Infusion pump | | 41.3 | 61.8 | <0.001 | 0.69 | | | | 0.89 | 0.69 |
q6 There are dripping- and volume-control types of flow rate control system of infusion pump | T | 35.2 | 37.1 | | | | 2.15 | 0.56 | | |
q7 There are stationary and portable types corresponding to the use condition of infusion pump. | T | 49.0 | 58.4 | | | | 1.95 | 0.05 | | |
q8 Infusion pumps send solution by pressing the tube set in the unit. | T | 15.9 | 58.7 | | | | 1.02 | 1.88 | | |
q9 Uncleanness in the pump unit has a negative influence on the accuracy of flow rate. | T | 72.4 | 87.6 | | | | 1.80 | -0.91 | | |
q10 The cover of infusion pumps equipped with a free-flow prevention device can be opened while the clamp is open. | F | 34.1 | 67.2 | | | | 2.03 | 0.51 | | |
3. Syringe pump | | 38.0 | 64.4 | <0.001 | 0.87 | | | | 0.86 | 0.64 |
q11 Generally, the injection accuracy of syringe pumps is higher than that of infusion pumps. | T | 39.5 | 81.8 | | | | 1.19 | 0.46 | | |
q12 Syringe pumps are suitable for injection of a large volume of infusion solution. | F | 57.7 | 93.0 | | | | 1.39 | -0.34 | | |
q13 Drug solution is not injected unless the plunger is completely set. | F | 18.7 | 29.2 | | | | 1.06 | 1.54 | | |
q14 Solution is continuously injected by setting a rigid syringe and pressing the plunger at a constant speed. | T | 36.1 | 53.5 | | | | 1.98 | 0.54 | | |
4. Infuser pump | | 33.1 | 48.3 | <0.001 | 0.45 | | | | 0.88 | 0.75 |
q15 Infuser pumps continuously administer drug solution using a balloon, atmosphere, or spring as a driving force. | T | 41.8 | 59.3 | | | | 2.55 | 0.34 | | |
q16 Infuser pumps are used for continuous administration of anticancer drugs and narcotics for medial use. | T | 43.3 | 67.6 | | | | 2.14 | 0.29 | | |
q17 Since infuser pumps are equipped with a flow rate-control system, the viscosity and temperature of drug solutions do not influence the flow rate. | F | 41.0 | 52.1 | | | | 2.30 | 0.35 | | |
q18 Flow rate-control systems have a function to remove a trace amount of bubbles to prevent them from entering the patient’s body. | F | 6.4 | 14.2 | | | | 1.15 | 2.69 | | |
5. PCA pump | | 24.0 | 34.3 | <0.001 | 0.39 | | | | 0.89 | 0.58 |
q19 PCA is an abbreviation of Pain Care Adjustment Method representing a method for physicians to flexibly adjust the dose of analgesics. | F | 7.1 | 6.5 | | | | 1.02 | 3.00 | | |
q20 Using a PCA pump, patients can administer injection (analgesics) in their judgment when they feel pain. | T | 37.3 | 72.4 | | | | 1.45 | 0.65 | | |
q21 In electric PCA pumps, complex administration methods can be programmed and history of administration can be recorded. | T | 33.4 | 31.5 | | | | 2.11 | 0.61 | | |
q22 In balloon-type PCA pumps, the lockout time and flow rate can be freely changed. | F | 18.2 | 27.0 | | | | 1.80 | 1.33 | | |
6. Drug injection controller (Drip Eye®) | | 16.1 | 12.1 | 0.004 | 0.16 | | | | 0.92 | 0.68 |
q23 Drug injection controller is a dripping control-type infusion pump. | F | 5.6 | 3.6 | | | | 1.57 | 2.30 | | |
q24 Similar to volume control-type infusion pumps, it has an alarm function against blockade and free flow-preventive function. | T | 24.8 | 16.0 | | | | 3.09 | 0.80 | | |
q25 Compared with volume control-type infusion pumps, it reduces the risk of extravasation. | T | 22.6 | 15.7 | | | | 2.75 | 0.89 | | |
q26 Drug injection controller can also be used for precision microinjection, arterial administration, and blood transfusion. | F | 11.6 | 13.0 | | | | 2.18 | 1.50 | | |
7. Infusion line (infusion set/drip infusion line) | | 36.4 | 54.2 | <0.001 | 0.69 | | | | 0.90 | 0.81 |
q27 Infusion lines represent medical instruments to inject infusion solution into patients. | T | 63.4 | 90.3 | | | | 1.54 | -0.54 | | |
q28 Infusion lines are comprised of bottle needles, drip tubes, clamps, and connecting parts. | T | 53.2 | 79.3 | | | | 2.05 | -0.07 | | |
q29 A bottle needle is connected to the end of the infusion line and inserted into patients to fix the line. | F | 15.1 | 57.1 | | | | 1.19 | 1.76 | | |
q30 There are various types of infusion line, such as those for general use, adults, and blood transfusion. | T | 34.3 | 59.8 | | | | 1.29 | 0.59 | | |
q31 The same infusion line can be used for infusion by natural dropping and using an infusion pump. | F | 36.0 | 61.6 | | | | 1.78 | 0.52 | | |
q32 A metal needle is used in a drip tube of a 1-mL =20 drops type infusion line, for which attention should be paid to hydrophilization. | F | 7.1 | 40.9 | | | | 1.48 | 2.25 | | |
q33 Plasticizer is added to soften the tube material for easy molding. | T | 35.5 | 29.0 | | | | 1.53 | 0.61 | | |
q34 Regarding inscription of tube materials, the meanings of PVC-Free and DEHP-Free are the same. | F | 31.8 | 33.5 | | | | 1.89 | 0.68 | | |
q35 Joints of an infusion line forming a dead space cause infection. | T | 55.7 | 68.1 | | | | 2.46 | -0.13 | | |
q36 Products in which polycarbonate is used for the joints may get cracked depending on the drug infusion administered. | T | 32.0 | 22.2 | | | | 2.55 | 0.62 | | |
8. Filter | | 27.6 | 22.1 | <0.001 | 0.21 | | | | 0.86 | 0.63 |
q37 A filter incorporated in an infusion line is termed in-line filter. | T | 48.6 | 61.3 | | | | 2.11 | 0.09 | | |
q38 To remove bacteria, a 0.45-µm filter with a homogeneous pore size is used. | F | 21.4 | 10.6 | | | | 1.18 | 1.49 | | |
q39 To remove glass fragments produced by cutting an ampule, a 0.8-µm filter is used. | T | 25.2 | 14.8 | | | | 1.64 | 1.01 | | |
q40 When clogging of filters by changes in compounding of infusion solution is concerned, no filter is used. | F | 23.2 | 17.8 | | | | 1.20 | 1.36 | | |
q41 Filters with a function to remove air mixed in infusion solution comprised of only a hydrophobic membrane. | F | 19.6 | 5.8 | | | | 2.22 | 1.10 | | |
9. Other medical supplies (injection needle, injection syringe, CV port, catheter etc.) | | 23.2 | 29.6 | <0.001 | 0.24 | | | | 0.90 | 0.56 |
q42 When drug solution is removed from an anticancer drug vial, a regular bevel needle is used. | F | 12.6 | 5.8 | | | | 1.31 | 1.87 | | |
q43 For puncture into the port of the central vein, a Huber-pointed needle is used. | T | 19.2 | 40.7 | | | | 2.81 | 1.04 | | |
q44 When an anticancer drug is handled, a slip tip-type syringe is used. | F | 13.0 | 13.7 | | | | 1.35 | 1.77 | | |
q45 To prevent exposure to anticancer drugs, it is desirable to use closed adjustment instruments and exclusive infusion line. | T | 48.1 | 58.0 | | | | 2.02 | 0.17 | | |
Overall | | 32.0 | 43.9 | <0.001 | 0.56 | | | | 0.90 | 0.94 |