Peripheral Intravenous Therapy

Question 1

what are hypotonic solutions used for?

Answer 1

fluid replacement for diabetic patient

Question 2

what are isotonic solutions used for?

Answer 2

resuscitation

blood transfusion

treatment of metabolic acidosis in view of fluid loss

Question 3

what are hypertonic solutions use for ?

Answer 3

• postoperative fluid Maintainance

- acute correction of electrolytes imbalance

Question 4

example of isotonic solutions

Answer 4

normal saline and ringer’s lactate. ( hartman)

Question 5

example of hypertonic

Answer 5

dextrose, 5% normal saline

Question 6

sites for venipuncture

Answer 6

median cubital, antecubital fossa, cephalic vein, basilic vein

Question 7

complications of IV therapy

Answer 7

• phlebitis
• embolism
• infiltration
• extravasation

Question 8

what is thrombophlebitis

Answer 8

inflammation of a vein accompanied by pain, erythema, oedema

Question 9

embolism

Answer 9

an embolus travels thru the bloodstream & becomes lodged in a blood vessel

Question 10

infiltration is the process whereby ________

Answer 10

fluid passes into the tissue

Question 11

extravasation

Answer 11

a passage or escape into the tissue, usually of blood, serum or lymph .