IV therapy

Question 1

Intravenous Therapy

Answer 1

Goal of IV fluid administration is to correct or prevent fluid and electrolyte disturbances

It allows for direct access to the vascular system, permitting the infusion of continuous fluids over a period of time

Question 2

Colloids

Answer 2

Solution that contain protein or starch

Question 3

Isotonic

Answer 3

Same osmolarity of another solution, in this case its blood

Question 4

Hypertonic

Answer 4

Higher osmolarity than inside the cells, pulls fluid out of cells

Question 5

Hypotonic

Answer 5

Lower osmotic pressure (move fluid into the cells)

Question 6

VIP Score

Answer 6

• Visual Infusion Phlebitis Score

Assessing the insertion site for early signs of phlebitis and allows for prompt action to be taken to avoid thrombophlebitis or a line related local infection or systemic septicaemia.

Question 7

Infiltration

Answer 7

most common cause is damage to the wall during insertion or angle of placement

Question 8

Extravasation

Answer 8

Fluid continues to leak outside of vein

Question 9

thrombophlebitis

Answer 9

Inflammatory process that causes a blood clot to form and block one or more veins, usually in your legs.

Question 10

Cellulitis

Answer 10

• Bacterial skin infection, Inflammation of loose connective rissue around insertion site
• caused by poor insertion technique
• red swollen area spreads from insertion site outwardly in a diffuse circular pattern
• treated w/antibiotics

Question 11

Septicemia

Answer 11

Sever infection that occurs to a system or entire body

most often caused by poor insertion technique or poor site care

discontinue device immediately, culture and treat appropriately