IV Catheters

Question 1

Over the needle

Answer 1

Most commonly used
Short term (24-36 hours)

Question 2

Butterfly

Answer 2

Needle connected to extension tubing

Short term, supervised use only

Question 3

Through the needle

Answer 3

Most commonly: Jugular catheter

Long term: 4-5+ days

Question 4

24ga

Answer 4

less than 5lbs

Question 5

22ga

Answer 5

5-20lb

Question 6

20ga

Answer 6

20-70lb

Question 7

18ga

Answer 7

greater than 70lbs

Question 8

Jugular catheter brand names

Answer 8

Intrafusor
Venocath
Intracath

Question 9

Jugular catheter restraint & prep

Answer 9

Sternal or lateral recumbency

Aseptic preparation & sterile placement

Question 10

Signs of phlebitis

Answer 10

Inflammation of vein
Heat 
Redness
Pain
Inability to flush catheter
Thick, ropey vein proximal to catheter

Question 11

Heparinized Saline Flush

Answer 11

5,000 IU heparin to 1L saline

Q 2-6 hours

Question 12

After removing the IVC, what should be placed and how long?

Answer 12

Pressure bandage; remove within 1 hour

Question 13

Once IVC is place, how can you tell you are in the vessel?

Answer 13

Gently pulse the flush syringe and palpate the vein – should feel the vein pulse

Question 14

What should you look for when removing the IVC?

Answer 14

Make sure the whole cath was removed and no pieces were left in the pt.

Question 15

When placing an IVC, where should you start?

Answer 15

Distal vein