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Unit 4 Flashcards

1
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Any agent capable of producing blisters/tissue damage

A

vesicant

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2
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Escape of blood into the tissues

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Ecchymosis

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3
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Cannula becomes occluded with blood or drug precipitate.

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Occluded cannula

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4
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Obstruction of a blood vessel by a thrombus or foreign material formed or introduced elsewhere in circulatory system and transported to that point through circulation

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Embolism

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5
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Inadvertent administration of a vesicant solution/drug into the tissue

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Extravasation

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6
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Inflammation of the intima of a vein

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phlebitis

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7
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Inadvertent administration of a Non vesicant solution/drug into the tissue

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infiltration

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8
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Condition precipitated by presence of more fluid volume than the circulatory system can manage

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Circulatory overload

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9
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Inflammation of a vein in conjunction with a thrombus

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Thrombophlebitis

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10
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Inflammation of cellular or connective tissue

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Cellulitis

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11
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Bacterial invasion at venipuncture site resulting in an infectious disease process

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Infection at site

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12
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Systemic disease caused by presence of pathogenic microorganisms in the body

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Septicemia

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13
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blood clot

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thrombus

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14
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A localized mass of blood causing a hard painful lump

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Hematoma

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15
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Discontinue site, elevate extremity, apply warm compresses, notify physician

A

phlebitis

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16
Q

Discontinue site, culture cannula tip and drainage, notify physician, provide therapeutic processes as ordered by physician, continue monitoring

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infection at site

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17
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Place in semi-Fowler’s position, catheter embolism assess vital signs, notify physician, provide therapeutic processes as ordered by physician

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pulmonary embolism

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18
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Discontinue IV immediately, apply direct pressure, elevate extremity, and apply cold compresses

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hematoma

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19
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Apply tourniquet to involved extremity at torso junction, notify physician and supervisor immediately, prepare patient for radiological evaluation, retain portion of catheter removed

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Immediate discovery

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20
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Stop drug administration, follow facility extravasation treatment protocol; notify physician of event, continue monitoring of area

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Extravasation

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21
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Slow infusion to a rate that just keeps the site patent, place patient in high Fowler’s position, apply warmth measures, assess vital signs, notify physician, provide therapeutic processes as prescribed by physician

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circulatory overload

22
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Cease venipuncture attempt, remove armboard, relocate IV site to other extremity, notify physician

A

Nerve irritation

23
Q

Stop infusion; aseptically reserve assembled system for potential future testing; reestablish IV at new site with new solution, administration set, and cannula; obtain vital signs; notify physician; provide diagnostic culturing therapeutic processes as

A

Septicemia

24
Q

Stop drug administration, follow facility extravasation treatment protocol; notify physician of event, continue monitoring of area.,

A

Extravasation

25
Q

Correct source of air intake, place patient on left side in steep Trendelenburg position, obtain physician’s assistance immediately, provide therapeutic processes as prescribed by physician

A

air embolism

26
Q

Place in semi-Fowler’s position, catheter embolism assess vital signs, notify physician, provide therapeutic processes as ordered by physician,

A

pulmonary embolism

26
Q

Discontinue site, elevate extremity, caution patient not to rub or massage area, notify physician of observations, provide therapeutic processes as ordered by physician,

A

Thrombphlebitis

26
Q

.Slow infusion to a rate that just keeps the site patent, place patient in high Fowler’s position, apply warmth measures, assess vital signs, notify physician, provide therapeutic processes as prescribed by physician

A

circulatory overload

27
Q

Place in semi-Fowler’s position, catheter embolism assess vital signs, notify physician, provide therapeutic processes as ordered by physician

A

pulmonary embolism

28
Q

Discontinue site, elevate extremity, caution patient not to rub or massage area, notify physician of observations, provide therapeutic processes as ordered by physician

A

thrombophlebitis

29
Q

Cease venipuncture attempt, remove armboard, relocate IV site to other extremity, notify physician

A

nerve irritation

30
Q

Discontinue IV immediately, apply direct pressure, elevate extremity, and apply cold compresses

A

hematoma

31
Q

Fever, chills, general malaise, headache, nausea and vomiting, vascular collapse, and shock are signs and symptoms of what condition?

A

Septicemia

32
Q

Which of the following are local complications associated with IV therapy?

A

Phlebitis, infiltration, and extravasation

33
Q

What IV therapy complications has been reported to have a 40-50% mortality rate?

A

air embolism

34
Q

Discoloration and formation of a hard painful lump adjacent to the venipuncture site are the two signs and symptoms of what condition?

A

hematoma

35
Q

What are the two characteristics of a thrombophlebitis?

A

inflammation and thrombosis

36
Q

Engorged neck veins, hypertension, severe dyspnea, and moist rales are indicators of:

A

circulatory overload

37
Q

Pleuritic pain or discomfort, tachycardia, dyspnea, hemoptysis, and cyanosis are signs and symptoms of what condition?

A

pulmonary embolism

38
Q

What signs and symptoms are indicative of an infiltration?

A

Swelling, coolness, and altered flow rate

39
Q

Sterile/chemical, mechanical, and septic are sub-classifications of which of the following local complications?

A

phlebitis

40
Q

Weeping of tissue may or may not develop in a patient who has which of the following complications?

A

Cellulitis

41
Q

What is a true statement related to catheter embolism?

A

pt may be asymptomatic

42
Q

What factors influence bacterial survival

A

Presence of specific organism, number of organisms, and resistance of host

43
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What are the main sources of bacteria responsible for IV-associated infections?

A

air, blood, and skin

44
Q

Intrinsic contamination may occur during?

A

manufacturing process

45
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What type of contamination can result from compromised integrity of the venipuncture site dressing?

A

Extrinsic

46
Q

What governmental agency issued the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard

A

OSHA

47
Q

Which of the following statements applies to the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard?

A

Gloves should be worn when touching blood and certain body fluids.

48
Q

Which of the following intravenous therapy procedures is accompanied by a high risk for blood contact?

A

Peripheral venipuncture

49
Q

What factors are identified as major contributors to IV therapy-related contamination?

A

Use of outdated parenteral fluids, inadequate preparation of cannula insertion site, and inappropriate handwashin

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