Module 18 Flashcards
You should routinely inspect a bag of IV fluid for all the following except…
The manufacturer
Which of the following IV catheters would deliver fluid at the slowest rate?
22 gauge
Once an IV solution has been removed from his protective wrap, it must be used within…
24 hours
Signs and symptoms of an infiltrated IV include…
Edema at the catheter site
Local reactions associated with IV therapy include all the following except…
Catheter Shear
An IV line is not running as fast as it should be. There are no signs of infiltration. You should…
Ensure that the tourniquet has been released
IV solutions used in the prehospital setting include all the following except…
5% albumin
Which of the following statements regarding the IV administration set is most correct?
It moves fluid from the IV bag into the patient’s vascular system
Vasovagal reactions associated with IV therapy are caused by…
A sudden drop in blood pressure
Which of the following over the needle catheters has the largest diameter?
14 gauge
