Chapter 07 - IV Techniques and Administration

Question 1

access port

Answer 1

A sealed hub on an administration designed for sterile access to the IV fluid.

Question 2

administration set

Answer 2

Tubing that connects to the IV bag access port and the catheter in order to deliver the IV fluid.

Question 3

air embolus

Answer 3

The presence of air in the veins, which can lead to cardiac arrest if a large enough bolus were to enter the lungs.

Question 4

allergic reaction

Answer 4

The body’s exaggerated immune response to an internal or surface antigen.

Question 5

blood tubing

Answer 5

A special type of macro drip IV set intended for rapid blood and/or fluid resuscitation of a patient.

Question 6

butterfly needle

Answer 6

A rigid, hollow, venous cannulation device identified by its plastic “wings” that act as anchoring points for securing the catheter.

Question 7

catheter shear

Answer 7

The curling of the catheter by the laster sharpened needle during improper cannulation technique; the severed piece can then enter the circulatory system.

Question 8

circulatory overload

Answer 8

An increased volume caused by excessive IV fluid infusion.

Question 9

constricting band

Answer 9

A band applied above the intended IV site to help create additional vascular pressure to engorge the veins with blood.

Question 10

contaminated stick

Answer 10

The puncturing of an emergency care providers skin with a catheter that was used on a patient.

Question 11

drip chamber

Answer 11

The area of the administration set where fluid accumulates so that the tubing remains filled with fluid.

Question 12

dyspnea

Answer 12

shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.

Question 13

external jugular IV

Answer 13

IV access established in the jugular veins of the neck.

Question 14

five rights of medication administration

Answer 14

Principles that follow a set procedure for safely administering any medication.

Question 15

health care associate infection

Answer 15

An infection that is caused during medical treatment for another disorder.

Question 16

hematoma

Answer 16

An accumulation of blood int he tissues surrounding an IV site.

Question 17

infiltration

Answer 17

The escape of fluid into the surrounding tissue.

Question 18

infusion pump

Answer 18

Also known as an IV pump; infuses fluids and medication at precise flow rates and typically uses special tubing sets designed for the particular brand of pump.

Question 19

injection port

Answer 19

A port at the bottom of an IV bag for medication.

Question 20

intraosseous drill

Answer 20

A battery operated device that provides safe and controlled vascular access to patients in cardiac arrest or with other life threatening illnesses.

Question 21

intraosseous (IO) line

Answer 21

A method of delivering fluids or medication into the medullary canal of the bone; used when intravenous (IV) access cannot be quickly obtained.

Question 22

keep vein open (KVO)

Answer 22

A phrase that refers to the flow rate of a maintenance IV line established as a prophylactic access.

Question 23

macrodrip set

Answer 23

An administration set named for the large orifice between the piercing spike and the drip chamber. A macrodrip set allows for rapid fluid flow into the vascular system.

Question 24

microdrip set

Answer 24

An administration set named for the small orifice between the piercing spike and the drip chamber. A microdrip set allows for carefully controlled fluid flow and is ideally suited for medication administration.

Question 25

occlusion

Answer 25

Blockage, usually of a tubular structure such as a blood vessel.

Question 26

over the needle catheter

Answer 26

The prehospital standard for Iv cannulation. It consists of a hollow tube over a laser sharpened steel needle.

Question 27

phlebitis

Answer 27

Inflammation of the vein.

Question 28

positional IV site

Answer 28

Where fluid flows at different rates depending on the position of the catheter within the vein.

Question 29

proportion

Answer 29

An equation that states that two ratios are equal

Question 30

ratio

Answer 30

A comparison of numbers by the use of division.

Question 31

saline lock

Answer 31

A special type of IV, also called a buff cap or heparin cap.

Question 32

systemic complication

Answer 32

Moderate to severe allergic reaction affecting the systems of the body.

Question 33

to keep open (TKO)

Answer 33

Also known as keep vein open (KVO); a rate that is intended to flow just fast enough to keep the vein from clotting.

Question 34

vasovagal reaction

Answer 34

Sudden hypotension and fainting associated with a traumatic or medical event.

Question 35

wide open

Answer 35

Used to replenish volume, the IV is run at the fastest rate possible.