IV therapy and blood administration

Question 1

Butterfly wing tipped needle

Answer 1

Infiltration common, can be used for elderly and children with small veins

Question 2

Gauge needles

Answer 2

Smaller the gauge number the bigger than needle and bigger the gauge the smaller the needle.

For rapid emergency fluid administration, blood products, or anesthetics, a large needle (e.g., 14-, 16-, 18-, or 19-gauge) is used.

For standard IV fluid infusion, a 20- or 22-gauge needle is used.

If the client has very small veins, a 24- to 25-gauge needle is used.

Question 3

Microdrip chamber

Answer 3

60 gtt/mL

Question 4

Macrodrip chamber

Answer 4

10 to 20 gtt/mL

Question 5

Steps for preparing an IV

Answer 5

clamp the tubing, attach the spike end of the tubing to the IV bag, and then prime the tubing to remove air from the tubing and IV system.

Question 6

How often to check an IV infusion

Answer 6

Every hour

Question 7

Who is at risk for fluid overload

Answer 7

Clients with respiratory, cardiac, renal, or liver disease, older clients, and very young persons

Question 8

How often to change an IV

Answer 8

72 to 96 hours