Chapter 07 - IV Techniques and Administration Flashcards
access port
A sealed hub on an administration designed for sterile access to the IV fluid.
administration set
Tubing that connects to the IV bag access port and the catheter in order to deliver the IV fluid.
air embolus
The presence of air in the veins, which can lead to cardiac arrest if a large enough bolus were to enter the lungs.
allergic reaction
The body’s exaggerated immune response to an internal or surface antigen.
blood tubing
A special type of macro drip IV set intended for rapid blood and/or fluid resuscitation of a patient.
butterfly needle
A rigid, hollow, venous cannulation device identified by its plastic “wings” that act as anchoring points for securing the catheter.
catheter shear
The curling of the catheter by the laster sharpened needle during improper cannulation technique; the severed piece can then enter the circulatory system.
circulatory overload
An increased volume caused by excessive IV fluid infusion.
constricting band
A band applied above the intended IV site to help create additional vascular pressure to engorge the veins with blood.
contaminated stick
The puncturing of an emergency care providers skin with a catheter that was used on a patient.
drip chamber
The area of the administration set where fluid accumulates so that the tubing remains filled with fluid.
dyspnea
shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.
external jugular IV
IV access established in the jugular veins of the neck.
five rights of medication administration
Principles that follow a set procedure for safely administering any medication.
health care associate infection
An infection that is caused during medical treatment for another disorder.
hematoma
An accumulation of blood int he tissues surrounding an IV site.
infiltration
The escape of fluid into the surrounding tissue.
infusion pump
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.
injection port
A port at the bottom of an IV bag for medication.
intraosseous drill
A battery operated device that provides safe and controlled vascular access to patients in cardiac arrest or with other life threatening illnesses.
intraosseous (IO) line
A method of delivering fluids or medication into the medullary canal of the bone; used when intravenous (IV) access cannot be quickly obtained.
keep vein open (KVO)
A phrase that refers to the flow rate of a maintenance IV line established as a prophylactic access.
macrodrip set
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.
microdrip set
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.
occlusion
Blockage, usually of a tubular structure such as a blood vessel.
over the needle catheter
The prehospital standard for Iv cannulation. It consists of a hollow tube over a laser sharpened steel needle.
phlebitis
Inflammation of the vein.
positional IV site
Where fluid flows at different rates depending on the position of the catheter within the vein.
proportion
An equation that states that two ratios are equal
ratio
A comparison of numbers by the use of division.
saline lock
A special type of IV, also called a buff cap or heparin cap.
systemic complication
Moderate to severe allergic reaction affecting the systems of the body.
to keep open (TKO)
Also known as keep vein open (KVO); a rate that is intended to flow just fast enough to keep the vein from clotting.
vasovagal reaction
Sudden hypotension and fainting associated with a traumatic or medical event.
wide open
Used to replenish volume, the IV is run at the fastest rate possible.
