lab 2 IV

Question 1

advanatge of IV route

Answer 1

Question 2

diadvanatge of IV route

Answer 2

Question 3

in all IV therapy, the nurse’s responsebility is to

Answer 3

– Identify the patient and verify the legal order

– Check the infusion fluid and container for any obvious faults or contamination

– Maintain asepsis

– Ensure the administration of the prescribed fluid to the correct patient

– Check that the intravenous device remains patent

• Inspect the site of insertion and report abnormalities

– Control the rate of flow as prescribed

– Monitor the condition of the patient and report any changes
– Maintain appropriate documentation

Question 4

safety for IV therapy

Answer 4

– All details of prescription, calculations, and 5 rights check must be done by 2 nurses (1 must be a RN)

– Right patient
– Right Fluid
– Right Volume
– Right Route
– Right Time/Duration

– Must be checked 3 times

Question 5

V fluid orders

Answer 5

– Must be a legal order

– Must be written on an IV order not in the medication chart

– For medications that require loading in to IV solution – there must be an IV order

– Must be checked by 2 nurses (1 must be an RN)

Question 6

piggybacks

Answer 6

• Shorter tubing used to infuse small-volume medications
  – Also referred to as IV piggybacks (IVPB) or minibags (IVMB)

Question 7

burettes

Answer 7

– For greater accuracy in measurement of small-volume,
– IV medications or fluids, use calibrated burette chamber

Question 8

flow rate formula

Answer 8

Question 9

factors affecting flow rates

Answer 9

– Position of cannula – Tubing obstruction
– Position of extremity – IV patency

• IV clamps left on

Question 10

infusion ports

Answer 10

– Used for intermittent Intravenous medication administration

– IVbolus

–Medications administered directly through lock or into IV tubing port if IV fluids infusing

– When administering IV bolus medications,must flush before andafter medication with 5 to 10 mL of compatible flush fluid

Question 11

recommended pratice IV access ports

Answer 11

• replace IV access ports (bungs or valves) per manufacturer’s instructions
• clean hands
• swab with 70% alcohol, allow to dry prior to accessing to system

Question 12

discontinuing IV

Answer 12

– Check order to discontinue – Maintain asepsis
– Small occlusive dressing
– Observe for bleeding

– Document
– Fluid balance chart – Progress notes