Chapter 29- Intravenous Therapy

Question 1

air embolism (embolus)

Answer 1

air bubbles in the vascular space that may obstruct cirulation

Question 2

central venous catheter

Answer 2

catheter whose tip is placed in the superior vena cava or at the entrance of the right atrium

Question 3

colloid

Answer 3

fluids that contain protein or starch molecules

Question 4

crystalloid

Answer 4

fluids that are clear

Question 5

cycling

Answer 5

interruption of an intravenous infusion for a period of time

Question 6

electronic infusion device

Answer 6

“EID”; a drip chamber

Question 7

hemolysis

Answer 7

red blood cell destruction

Question 8

hemolytic transfusion reaction

Answer 8

when a donors blood is incompatible with the recipients blood, hemolysis occurs as the antibodies in the recipients blood quickly react to the donors blood cells; symptoms are immediate and include facial flushing, fever, chills, headache,low back pain, tachycardia, dyspnea, hypotension, and blood in the urine

Question 9

hypertonic

Answer 9

of greater concentration than in body fluids

Question 10

infiltration

Answer 10

abnormal or accidental seepage or deposition of a substance into the tissues; accidental administration of IV fluids into subcutaneous tissues that occur when the needle or catheter becomes dislodged from the vein

Question 11

intravenous therapy

Answer 11

infusion of fluid into a vein to treat or to prevent fluid and electrolyte or nutritional imbalances; may be used to deliver medications or blood products

Question 12

isotonic

Answer 12

osmotic concentration equal to that of body fluids

Question 13

needless systems adapters

Answer 13

equiptment for intravenous therapy

Question 14

osmolarity

Answer 14

concentration of solutes in a sloution expressed as milliosmols per liter

Question 15

parenteral nutrition

Answer 15

nutrition elements supplied through an intravenous route, usually into a central vein

Question 16

peripherally inserted central catheter

Answer 16

long-line catheter made of soft silicone or Silastic material that is placed peripherally but delivers medications and solutions centrally

Question 17

phlebitis

Answer 17

inflammation or infection of a vein, manifested by redness, swelling, and tenderness along the course of the vein

Question 18

positional IV

Answer 18

term used when position changes cause the neede bevel or catheter to rest against a vein wall

Question 19

thrombophlebitis

Answer 19

blood clot that accompanies vein inflammation

Question 20

totalparenteral nutrition (TPN)

Answer 20

admnistration of hypertonic solutions containing dextrose, proteins, vitamins, and minerals to provide for nutrition defecits

Question 21

transfusion

Answer 21

introduction of whole blood or blood components (packed red cells, plasma, platelets) directly ito a clients circulatory system

Question 22

veripuncture

Answer 22

insertion of a needle or catheter into a vein