IV Therapy

Question 1

Enter vessel from the cells
Uses cerebral edema, low sodium, alkalosis, hypovolemia

Answer 1

HypErtonic solution

Question 2

Stays where I put it
Used with blood products
Replaces fluid loss and use for fluid maintenance

Answer 2

Isotonic solution

Question 3

Out of the vessel, and into the cell
Uses intracellular, dehydration, helps kidney excrete excess fluids

Answer 3

HypOtonic solution

Question 4

Tachycardia, chest pain, hypotension, decreased, LOC, cyanosis

Answer 4

Air embolism

Question 5

Pain, swelling, coolness, numbness at the site. No blood return.

Answer 5

Infiltration

Question 6

Tachycardia, redness, swelling, chills, and fever, malaise, nausea, and vomiting.

Answer 6

Infection

Question 7

Increased BP, distended neck veins (JVD), dyspnea, wet, cough, and crackles.

Answer 7

Circulatory overload

Question 8

Heat, redness, tenderness at the site. Decreased flow of IV.

Answer 8

Phlebitis

Question 9

Eccymosis , blood, hard and painful lump at the site.

Answer 9

Hematoma