Exam 3 Flashcards
What type of blood vessel must TPN nutrient solutions be administered within?
a vein with rapid blood flow, such as the superior vena cava
Why is sterile technique especially important in TPN administration?
the high dextrose content creates a environment that can potentially harbor bacterial growth
How soon do TPN solutions have to be hung after mixing?
24 hours
What is a central line?
aka central venous catheter, a tube placed into a large vein near the center of the body
What is refeeding refeeding syndrome?
physiologic response to initiation of nutrient delivery after a period of malnourishment
What is the tonicity of nutrient solutions used in TPN?
hypertonic
How does a lipid solution look like?
milky
How does a TPN solution look like?
lemon-lime Gatorade
What is included in a TPN solution?
vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, and fluids
What is the primary component of a lipid solution?
fatty acids
What is a 0 on the phlebitis scale?
no symptoms
What grade of phlebitis contains erythema at the access site with or without pain?
1
What is a grade 2 phlebitis?
pain at the access site with erythema
A palpable venous cord, streak formation, and pain at the access site with erythema combined represent what level of phlebitis?
grade 3
What are the clinical criteria for grade 4 phlebitis?
purulent drainage, streak formation, pain at access site with pain, and palpable venous cord > 2.54 cm in length
What is extravasation?
when vesicant medication has leaked into the tissue around the cath site, killing the surrounding tissue
What is infiltration?
IV medication not going into vein, and leaking into surrounding tissue
What gauge needle is used for blood transfusion?
20 gauge
How long is a peripheral IV good for?
1 week
How long can a midline catheter be used?
up to 1 month
What type of IV device should be utilized if patient requires for greater than 1 month?
PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) line
What are examples of isotonic solutions?
NS (0.9% Sodium Chloride/NACl) and LR (lactated ringers)
What type of fluid is 1/2 NS (0.45% NaCl)?
hypotonic
2 and 3 % NaCl are both examples of what type of fluid?
hypertonic
What are some common symptoms of FVD (fluid volume deficit)?
-decreased weight, poor skin turgor, dry mucous membranes, increased pulse and RR, decreased BP, urine output and capillary refill. Flat neck veins
What may be expected for a patient presenting with JVD, increased weight, SOB/crackles, edema, increased BP and decreased pulse?
FVO (fluid volume overload)/ FVE )excess)