Fluid Management

Question 1

How long do you scrub the hub and with what

Answer 1

Alcohol or chlorhexidine
15 seconds

Question 2

Where can a PIV be placed on an infant

Answer 2

The scalp

Question 3

When to assess the insertion site

Answer 3

Every 4 hours with infusion running
Prior to each use
Once a shift

Question 4

What to assess with PIV

Answer 4

Redness, swelling, pain, tenderness, leaking fluid, damaged/missing dressing patency (flush, pull back, flush)

Question 5

What is phlebitis

Answer 5

Inflammation of a vein
Pain, warmness
IV NEEDS REMOVED

Question 6

What is extravasation

Answer 6

Similar to infiltration, but the fluid is harmful to tissues
FOLLOW PROCEDURE, antidote may be needed

Question 7

What is infiltration

Answer 7

Fluid leaks into tissue
Causes edema, coldness, pain
IV NEEDS REMOVED

Question 8

Benefits of using central line and key facts about them

Answer 8

Can provide life saving medications
For long term use
Chlorhexidine bath and dressing changes needed
Travels to the superior vena cava