IV Fluids Flashcards
It is essential when clients are unable to take food and fluids orally
IV fluid therapy
An efficient and effective method of supplying fluids directly into the intravascular fluid compartment and
replacing electrolyte loses
IV fluid therapy
What are the types of IV Solutions?
Isotonic Solution
Hypotonic Solution
Hypertonic Solution
IV solution often used to restore vascular volume
Isotonic
IV solution that has a lesser concentration of solutes
Hypotonic
IV solution that has a greater concentration of solutes than plasm
Hypertonic
Commonly used to restore vascular volume particularly after trauma or surgery
Saline and balanced electrolytes
What are the common venipuncture sites for adults?
Arm and hands
What are the common venipuncture sites for infants?
Scalp and dorsal foot
Venipuncture sites that are commonly used for intermittent or continuous infusions
Metacarpal, basilic and cephalic veins
It is inserted when long term IV therapy or parenteral nutrition or Iv medications that are damaging to the vessels are given
Central venous catheter
True or False:
The site chosen for venipuncture varies with the client’s age, length of time of infusion, type of solution, and the
condition of the veins
True
True or false:
Use the client’s dominant hand/arm whenever possible for vein selection
False
True or False:
Avoid using veins that are in an injured extremity for vein selection
True
True or False
In IV equipment, cloudiness is evidence that the solution is sterile.
False
What is the computation for drops per minute in an intravenous infusion?
Total infusion volume (mL) x drop factor
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Total Time of infusion (hours) x 60 min
What is the computation for Milliliters per minute in an intravenous infusion?
Total infusion volume (mL) over Total infusion time (min)
What are the possible complications during IV infusion?
Infiltration Circulatory overload Superficial thrombophlebitis Air embolism Speed shock Infection
IV complication that may result from administration of IV push medications rapidly
Speed shock
IV complication where air manages to get into the circulatory system
Air Embolism
IV complication due to overuse of a vein, irritating solutions or drugs, clot formation or large
bore catheters
Superficial thrombophlebitis
IV complication that results from administration of excessive volume of IV fluids
Circulatory overload
IV complication where needle is out of the vein and fluids accumulate in the surrounding tissues
Infiltration
True or False:
To manage air embolism, the patient must be positioned on left side-lying
True
True or False:
If there is infiltration, the IV infusion must be disconnected and restarted at a different site
True
True or False
The signs observed in a patient experiencing circulatory overload during an IV complication includes engorged neck veins, hypertension, and dyspnea
True
IV complication due to invasion of pathogenic organisms into the body
Infection
True or False:
To manage an infection, an aseptic technique must be observed when starting an infusion
True
