IV Therapy Complications

Question 1

Entry of air into the vein through IV tubing

Answer 1

Air Embolism

Question 2

Leaking of IV fluid into the surrounding tissues

Answer 2

Infiltration

Question 3

Entry of microorganism into the body via IV

Answer 3

Infection

Question 4

Administration of fluids too rapidly ( Fluid Volume Overload)

Answer 4

Circulatory Overload

Question 5

Inflammation of the vein that can lead to a clot

Answer 5

Phlebitis

Question 6

Hematoma

Answer 6

Collection of blood in the tissues.

Question 7

S/S of Air Embolism

Answer 7

Tachycardia
Chest Pain
Hypotension
Decreased LOC
Cyanosis
Cough

Question 8

S/S of Air Embolism

Answer 8

Pain
Swelling
Coolness
Numbness

No Blood return

Question 9

S/S of Infection

Answer 9

Tachycardia
Redness
Swelling
Chills and Fever
Malaise
Nausea and Vomitting

Question 10

S/S of Circulatory Overload

Answer 10

Increased BP
Distended Neck Veins
Dyspnea
Wet cough and Crackles

Question 11

S/S of Phlebitis

Answer 11

Heat
Redness
Tenderness

Decreased flow of IV

Question 12

S/S of Hematoma

Answer 12

Blood
Hard and painful lump
Ecchymosis

Question 13

Tx of Air Embolism

Answer 13

Clamp tubing
Turn PT and place in Trendelenburg
Contact HCP

Question 14

Tx of Infiltration

Answer 14

Remove IV
Elevate the extremity
Apply warm or cool compress
Avoid rubbing the area

Question 15

Tx for Infection

Answer 15

Remove IV
Obtain cultures
Possibly administer antibiotics

Question 16

Tx of Circulatory Overload

Answer 16

Decrease flow rate
Notify HCP
Restart IV on opposite side

Question 17

Tx of Hematoma

Answer 17

Elevate extremity
Apply pressure and ice