Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1881 of 2368
Before giving a medication through a needleless connector on a central line, which action by the nurse is correct?
- Scrub the top and sides of the hub with a twisting motion for at least 15 seconds
- Wipe the top of the hub once with an alcohol pad and allow it to air dry
- Spray the hub with antiseptic and use it right away without any scrubbing
- Scrub only the top of the hub for 5 seconds using a firm back and forth motion
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Correct answer: Scrub the top and sides of the hub with a twisting motion for at least 15 seconds
Vigorous friction on the top and sides of the hub for at least 15 seconds lowers the risk of infection.
Source: Nursing Advanced Skills (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Manage Central Lines: Accessing CVADs. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026