IV Therapy Uses And Effects

Question 1

Intravenous therapy is the ___________ delivery method

Answer 1

Fastest

Question 2

Intravenous therapy is within the

Answer 2

Vein

Question 3

Short term IV

Answer 3

Peripherally

Question 4

Long term IV

Answer 4

Centrally

Question 5

Disadvantages of IV therapy

Answer 5

Adverse reactions
Incompatibilities
Infections
Damage
Fluid overload
Overdose
Hindrance
Potentiate electrolyte imbalances

Question 6

Always check __________ before giving IV

Answer 6

Compatibilities

Question 7

Isotonic solutions remain in the Intravascular compartment and do not

Answer 7

Pull fluid from other compartments
Replaces volume

Question 8

D5W is

Answer 8

Comes packaged as isotonic solution

Question 9

After dextrose (D5W) is burned down, it becomes

Answer 9

Hypotonic solution

Question 10

Use hypotonic solutions

Answer 10

Cautiously

Question 11

When a patient receives a hypotonic solution, fluid shifts out of the blood vessels and into the cells and interstitial spaces where

Answer 11

Osmolarity is higher

Question 12

Use hypotonic solutions carefully in patients with

Answer 12

Head injuries

Question 13

Hypertonic solutions may be ordered for patients _____________ because they reduce the risk of

Answer 13

Post op
Edema, stabilize blood pressure, and regulate urine output

Question 14

Fluid excess of isotonic fluid (sodium & water) in the Extracellular space caused by

Answer 14

Abnormal retention of water and sodium in about the same proportions which they normally exist in the ECF
Isotonic fluid overload
Excess sodium intake
Heart failure, renal failure, liver cirrhosis

Question 15

Danger signs for fluid deficit

Answer 15

Restlessness, confusion, seizures.. coma
Cold clammy skin
Decreased skin turgor
Weak, rapid heart rate
Rapid respirations
Orthostatic hypotension
Decrease during output
Weight loss

Question 16

Danger signs for fluid excess

Answer 16

Headache, confusion
Peripheral edema
Jugular vein distention
S3 heart sound
Bounding pulse, increased BP
Dyspnea, tachypnea, cracked, pulmonary edema
Weight gain

Question 17

Hypovolemic shock

Answer 17

40% or more of Intravascular volume loss

Question 18

How to treat hypovolemic shock

Answer 18

Fluid replacement
Oxygen therapy
VS and mental status
Urinary cath may be necessary
Monitor lung sounds

Question 19

Dehydration

Answer 19

Water loss alone

Question 20

Hypovolemia

Answer 20

Fluid volume deficit

Question 21

Hypervolemia

Answer 21

Fluid excess of isotonic fluid (Na and water)