Lab Document: IV Therapy

Question 1

accidental leakage of non-vesicant
solutions, such as antibiotics, dextrose solutions, or saline, out of a vein into surrounding tissue

Answer 1

Infiltration

Question 2

Inflammation (redness, swelling, pain, and heat) of a vein, usually in the legs.

Can lead to formation of Deep Vein Thrombosis

Answer 2

Phlebitis

Question 3

A pool of mostly clotted blood that forms in an organ, tissue, or body space.

Caused by a broken blood vessel that was damaged by surgery or an injury

Answer 3

Hematoma

Question 4

Venous spasm is a vein contracting as a protective mechanism. It can occur during minor procedures like inserting a peripheral IV (PIV) or placing an arterial line. Other causes include:

Answer 4

Cold IV fluids
Drug-related irritation
Trauma to the vein during insertion
Instrumentation of large vessel veins