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IV Access, Blood Sampling, and IO Infusion Flashcards

1
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Indications of IV ? (3)

A
  • Fluid and blood replacement
  • Drug administration
  • Obtaining venous blood specimens for laboratory analysis
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What is unique to neonate and infant vein access?

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They allow scalp vein access, adults do not

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3
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When would you see peripheral veins collapse? (3)

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  • Hypovolemia
  • Circulatory failure
  • Hypothermia
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4
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3 people it would be difficult to find veins in?

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  • Geriatric
  • Pediatric
  • Peripheral vascular disease
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5
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Who are PICC lines most often used for?

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Infants and children requiring long term care

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6
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Central venous access is typically restricted in the hospital setting because of its invasive nature and high risk of complications such as… (3)

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  • Arterial puncture
  • Pneumothorax
  • Air embolism
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7
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When would you not find central vein access?

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During CPR

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8
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4 different FORMS of IV fluids

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  • Colloids (help maintain vascular volume, high cost, short shelf life)
  • Crystalloids (the primary prehospital IV solution)
  • Blood
  • Oxygen-carrying fluids
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9
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3 most commonly used IV fluids

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  • Ringers Lactate (isotonic)
  • Normal saline solution (isotonic)
  • Five-percent dextrose in water (D5W-hypotonic)
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10
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Why is 2/3 of Ringers or saline lost to extravascular space within one hour?

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Because of the movement of electrolytes and water

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11
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What 2 materials are most IV fluids and blood packaged in?

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  • Soft plastic bags

- Vinyl bags

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12
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GTTS

microdrip vs. macrodrip

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Microdrip: 60 gtts = 1mL (stylet)
Macrodrip: 1gtt = 1mL (large circular opening)

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13
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How full should the drip chamber be for optimal fluid delivery?

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1/3 full

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14
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Which IV drug is chemically incompatible with regular tubing and requires special tubing?

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Nitroglycerine

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15
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3 patients that measured volume administration sets are good for?

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  • Pediatrics
  • Renal failure
  • Other pt.’s who cannot tolerate fluid overload
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16
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Burette chamber

  • Increments
  • Volume
A
  • Marked in 1 mL increments

- Can hold 120-150mL of fluid

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17
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What happens if blood is stored or delivered over an extended period of time?

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It is prone to form fibrin clots or to accumulate other debris. If they enter the circulatory system, they can travel in the form of an embolus

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18
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2 ways blood tubing can come

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  • Straight (blood)

- Y (one side for blood, the other side for IV normal saline)

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19
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3 types of IV cannulas

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  • Over the needle catheter (preferred for peripheral venous access)
  • Hollow needle catheter/butterfly catheter (does not have Teflon tube, preferred for peds or people with tiny, delicate veins)
  • Plastic catheter inserted through a hollow needle (intracatheter)
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20
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Typical uses for the various sizes of cannula (3)

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  • 22 gauge: used for fragile veins such as those of the elderly or children
  • 20 gauge: average adult
  • 18, 16, 14 gauge: used to increase volume or to administer viscous medication
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21
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What size of cannula does blood have to be administered through

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16 gauge or larger

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22
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2 things to remember with IV cannulas

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  • The largest gauge cannula that will fit into a vein is not always appropriate
  • IV access is painful and causes discomfort to pt. AND family members watching
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23
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What is the maximum time you can leave a venous constricting band on a patient?

24
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How much farther should you insert a hollow needle catheter (no teflon tube) into the vein after you hear the “pop”?

A

0.5cm further

25
Q

What do you need in a jugular IV instead of a venous constricting band?

A

A 10mL syringe

26
Q

How could you get the neck veins to distend during jugular IV?

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Put the patient in trendelenburg position

27
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3 disadvantages of jugular IV?

A
  • Painful
  • May inadvertently puncture the airway
  • May damage nearby arterial vessels
28
Q

How much fluid should you administer in a Burette chamber during IV access with a measured volume administration set?

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20mL of fluid

29
Q

What is one of the most common mistakes both in and out of the hospital during IV’s?

A

Leaving the venous constricting band on

30
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Factors affecting IV flow rate

A
  • Constricting band
  • Edema at the puncture site
  • Cannula abutting the vein wall or valve
  • Administration set control valves
  • IV bag height
  • Completely filled drip chamber
  • Catheter patency
31
Q

When would you expect to see signs of a local infection after IV administration?

A

Several hours later

32
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What are pyrogens? How long do they take?

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Foreign proteins capable of producing fever. A pyrogenic reaction will occur within 30-60 minutes after you initiate an IV.

33
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What can you do if a pt. is experiencing a lot of pain ? (2)

A
  • Use a smaller gauge catheter

- Use a 1% Lidocaine solution to anesthetize the skin

34
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How long should you apply pressure when arterial puncture occurs?

35
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Signs of circulatory overload? (4)

A
  • Rales
  • Tachypnea
  • Dyspnea
  • Jugular venous distention
36
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When should you change an IV bag?

A

When the volume is at 50mL of solution left

37
Q

What are the 2 ways you can administer IV drugs?

A
  • IV bolus (18-20 gauge needle, 2.5-3.5cm long)
  • IV infusion

Never administer intravenous infusions as a primary IV line

38
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How much fluid should you flush after IV bolus meds given?

39
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Most infusions require what kind of drip?

40
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How big of a gauge does a needle adapter typically accept?

41
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What kind of lock should be used for short term? Long term?

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Short term: Saline lock

Long term: Heparin lock

42
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What kind of needle is compatible with a venous access device?

A

Huber needle (has an opening on the side of the shaft instead of the tip)

43
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When using a venous access device, how much saline should you fill a syringe with?

A

Fill a 10mL syringe with 7mL of normal saline. Inject at a 90 degree angle

44
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Why shouldn’t you use a blood tube after its expiration date?

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Because both the vacuum and anticoagulant lose their effectiveness

45
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What happens if you do not follow the proper sequence when blood tubing?

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The various anticoagulants will cause cross-contamination

46
Q

What are the sizes of blood tubes for adults vs. children?

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Adults: 5-7mL
Pediatrics: 2-3mL

47
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Blood tube sequence

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  1. None Red
  2. Citrate Blue
  3. Heparin Green
  4. EDTA Purple
  5. Fluoride Grey
48
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What should you label on a blood tube? (4)

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  • Patients name
  • Patients age and gender
  • Date and time drawn
  • Name of person drawing the blood
49
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Causes of hemolysis (3)

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  • Vigorous shaking of the blood tube
  • Using too small of a needle
  • Forceful aspiration of blood into or out of syringe
50
Q

T of F: IO infusion is more common in adults

A

False. It is more common in children

51
Q

At what point should you decide to do an IO infusion?

A

Only after 90 seconds or three unsuccessful attempts to establish peripheral IV access

52
Q

What kind of needle will you need for an IO infusion?

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A 14-18 gauge needle

53
Q

Where is the adult and children IO infusion access site?

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Adult: 2 fingers above the medial malleolus
Pediatric: 2 fingers below the tibial tuberosity

54
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How far should you insert the IO needle?

55
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IO access complications

A
  • Fracture
  • Infiltration
  • Growth plate damage
  • Complete insertion
  • Pulmonary embolism
56
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IO contraindications (4)

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  • Fracture to the tibia or femur on side of access
  • Osteogenesis imperfecta
  • Osteoporosis
  • Establishment of a peripheral IV line

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