INTRAVENOUS FLUID THERAPY

Question 1

Flushing IV Catheter: Do not use more than ___ of bacteriostatic normal saline within a 24h period

Answer 1

30 mL

Question 2

When to change IV dressing (3)

Answer 2

1. every 72 hours
2. when wet or contaminated
3. following agency policy

Question 3

When to change IV tubing (3)

Answer 3

1. every 24 - 72 hours

2. follow agency policy

Question 4

Administering of IV Solutions: Items to label with date and time when changed

Answer 4

1. tubing
2. dressing
3. solution bags

Question 5

The IV bag or bottle cannot hang for longer than 24 hours, for what reason?

Answer 5

prevent bacterial contamination

Question 6

Which clients cannot take excessive fluid volume, and are at risk for fluid overload?

Answer 6

1. certain chronic diseases
2. older adults
3. very young

Question 7

Pts with CHF are usually not given solutions containing __ because of the risk of water retention.

Answer 7

saline

Question 8

Pts with DM usually do not receive solutions with __

Answer 8

dextrose

Question 9

Lactated Ringer’s contains (1)__ and should not be administered to pts with (2)____.

Answer 9

1. Potassium

2. renal failure