Sample charting, recording I&O and IV

Question 1

method of charting nurses use, along with other disciplines, to help focus on a specific patient problem, concern, or event. It is geared to save time and decrease duplicate charting

Answer 1

FDAR

Question 2

This is the subject/purpose for the note.

Answer 2

Focus

Question 3

statements contain Objective and/or subjective information. Assessment phase of the Nursing Process.

Answer 3

Data

Question 4

statements that contain the plan and nursing interventions (basic, perspective, independent) past, present or future.

Answer 4

Action

Question 5

Evident patient outcomes or response INFORMATION FROM ALL TWO CATEGORIES (DATA, ACTION) should be used only as they are RELEVANT or AVAILABLE

Answer 5

response

Question 6

Indications for IV infusion

Answer 6

Fluid and electrolyte replacement
Administration of medicines 
Administration of blood/blood products 
Administration of Total Parenteral Nutrition 
Hemodynamic monitoring, Blood sampling

Question 7

Veins of the Hand for IV

Answer 7

Digital Dorsal veins 
Dorsal Metacarpal veins 
Dorsal venous network 
Cephalic vein 
Basilic vein

Question 8

Veins of the Forearm

for IV

Answer 8

Cephalic vein

2. Median Cubital vein
3. Accessory Cephalic Vein
4. Basilic vein
5. Cephalic vein
6. Median antebrachial vein

Question 9

Conditions that call for fluid intake and output measurement

Answer 9

Patients with
-renal failure
vomiting
scalds
cardiac failure
Undergone surgery
Diuretics