intravenous (IV) thearpy Flashcards
1
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primary use for IV’s in the coast guard
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- dehydration
- electrolyte imbalance
- hypovolemia
2
Q
other uses for IV’s
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- blood administration
- medication administration
- nutrition administration
3
Q
4 types of solution used in IV’s
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- crystalloids
- colloids
- blood
- artificial blood
4
Q
crystalloids
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- dissolves crystal sugar, salt 0.9% saline, ringers, 5% dextrose
- cross cell membrane quickly
5
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colloids
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- larger molecules, slower diffusion, expensive, short 1/2 life, refrigeration
- examples: plasmanate, albumin, dextran, bedpan
6
Q
blood
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- not stocked in CG clinics
- not practical prehospital
7
Q
artificial blood
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- IV solutions don’t carry O2
- unsuccessful clinical trials
8
Q
name 4 precautions for IV usage
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- bleeding
- infection
- hypervolemia
- infiltration
9
Q
name 3 reasons to refrain from IV’s
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- sclerotic (hardened) veins
- burned extremities
- delay of transport in critically i’ll or injured
10
Q
before using an IV bag what 2 things should you check for
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- identify SOLUTION and EXPIRATION date
11
Q
what does “drop factor” mean
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of drops in 1 mL
12
Q
what is the formula for determining drip rate
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of drops per min
13
Q
what does KVO mean
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keep vein open
14
Q
what does “counting rate” mean
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GTTS / MIN / 4(get/15)
15
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what are the diff parts of an IV administration set:
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spike, drip chamber, roller clamp, slide clamp, medication administration port, tubing, luer lock and adapter
