Chapter 22 IV therapy

Question 1

Fluid bolus

Answer 1

Large amount of IV fluid given in a short run, usually less than an hour

Question 2

IV line

Answer 2

Direct line to vein

Question 3

Crystalloids

Answer 3

Crystal clear (regulable and normal saline)

Question 4

Holloids

Answer 4

Protein or starches inside

Question 5

Osmolality

Answer 5

Number of particles per L of the concentration of a solution

Question 6

Isotonic

Answer 6

Neutral fluid
250-375
No fluid shifts
Increases circulating volume

Question 7

Hypotonic

Answer 7

<250
Lower osmotic pressure then cell
Causes body to swell

Question 8

Hypertonic

Answer 8

> 375
Increases infra axilar and causing fluid shift
cell shrinks

Question 9

Colloids

Answer 9

Blood products

Question 10

16 gage use

Answer 10

People with trauma

Very thick

Question 11

18 gauge use

Answer 11

Blood transfusions

Question 12

20 gauge

Answer 12

Normal adult size IV

Question 13

22 Gauge

Answer 13

Older adults that are hard stick

Question 14

24 gauge

Answer 14

Pediatrics or absolute lowest

Question 15

PICC line

Answer 15

Most common for intermediate therapy

Central, long line catheter

Question 16

Infiltration

Answer 16

Fluid into subcutaneous tissue
Cool to touch, swollen
Discontinue IV and start new one

Question 17

Phlebitis

Answer 17

Hard like irritated vein

Question 18

How often should the nurse plan to replace the primary infusion tubing

Answer 18

Every 96 hours

Question 19

True or false Central lines and peripheral lines have similar risks

Answer 19

True