IV Flash Cards
1
Q
What is the purpose for administering IV fluids
A
For the purpose of providing nutrition, restoring lost fluids, electrolytes, vitamins, and maintaining fluid balance during surgery and comatose conditions. Also for administering medications directly into the circulatory system
2
Q
What is replacement therapy?
A
It involves providing components lost during surgery, trauma, burns, shock, vomiting, diarrhea, tubular drainage, wound and burn drainage, and diuresis
3
Q
What vein sites are used for IV access?
A
- metacarpal vein
- cephalic vein
- basilic vein
4
Q
At what height above the site of injection will the infusion tubing/drip chamber achieve a maximum flow rate?
A
When the Bag is suspended 3 feet above access
5
Q
What factors might alter the flow rate of your IV?
A
- patient positioning
- vein spasm
- development of phlebitis and thrombi
- viscosity of fluid
- declining volume of fluid in bag
- height of bag.
- tubing occlusion
- needle diameter
- cannula position
- infiltration
