IV Therapy

Question 0

Hypertonic solutions

6

Answer 0

D10W
3% NS
5% NS
D5 .45% NS
D5 .09% NS
Sodium bicarbonate 5%

Question 1

Isotonic solutions

3

Answer 1

0.9% NS
D5W ( Hypo tonic when infused)
D5 0.25% NS

Question 2

When to use dextrose

Answer 2

Calories
Puts potassium back into cells (use in hyperkalemia)
Improves kidney functions
2-5% for dehydration
10% for hypoglycemia
20-70% for combination with parenteral nutrition

Question 3

When to use NaCl solutions

Answer 3

Shock, 
Hyponatremia
HYPERcalcemia
Diligent
Rehydration

Question 4

When to use dextrose NaCl solutions

Answer 4

Hypovolemic in circulatory insufficiency
Hydration and diuresis to assess kidney function
Early Tx of burns

Question 5

When to use e-lyte solutions

Answer 5

Trauma
Hypovolemic
GI fluid loss
Burns
Sodium depletion

Question 6

Whe to use alkalyzing solutions

Answer 6

metabolic acidosis

Severe HYPERkalemia

Question 7

Tx for phlebitis

Answer 7

Removal of catheter
Warm compress
Restart catheter in opposite extremity

Question 8

Tx for thrombosis at IV site

Answer 8

Remove catheter
COLD compress
Elevate extremity

Question 9

Tx for bloodstream infection due to IV

Answer 9

Remove, replace entire system.
Notify physician
Obtain blood, catheter cultures

Question 10

Tx for catheter embolism

Answer 10

Apply tourniquet above insertion site
Remove remaining catheter
Notify physician