IV Catheterization Flashcards
Best way to manage impedance to IV catheterization from venous valve.
fluid flow
risks associated with IV catheterization with 2" angiocath in the following veins: Basilic Cephalic Dorsal Hand Ex. Jugular Ventral Forearm
Basilic: kinking Cephalic: kinking Dorsal Hand: none Ex. Jugular: infiltration Ventral Forearm: none
Which of the following veins poses the greatest risk? Basilic Cephalic Dorsal Hand Ex. Jugular Ventral Forearm
External Jugular
what is the purpose of the drip chamber on the IV administration set?
monitor function
which site of venous access poses the highest risk of thrombophlebitis?
cephalic (smallest, low flow, most valves)
what determines the incidence of thrombophlebitis?
vein size
cath. size
cath. material
blood flow
how do you examine a patient for peripheral venous access? Flashlight Fluorescent Lights Heat Lamp Perpendicular task lighting Tangential task lighting
Tangential–casts shadows
If a venous valve is encountered when approx.half of an IV cath has been introduced, which of the following cations should be taken?
A. give up
B. insert a guidewire and advance catheter
C. provide fluid flow and advance catheter
D. remove the catheter and find another site
E. tape the catheter with its tip at the valve
Provide Fluid flow and advance the catheter
To obtain a good IVF flow, what is a practical, safe height of the fluid bag to be above the patient? A. 25cm 10" B. 45cm 18" C. 90cm 35" D. 150cm 59" E. Height doesn't matter
90 cm 35” (approx 3’)
Which of the following should NOT be connected or used to inject at the point labeled X (syringe port) in the accompanying figure? A. Another IVF admin kit B. Blood admin kit C. Hypodermic needle D. Luer-tipped syringe E. Non-Luer syringe
Hypodermic needle (could puncture set)
which IVF should not be given with blood and why?
LR….it contains Ca2+
