INTRAVENOUS THERAPY

Question 1

Common method for replacing water, electrolytes and blood products and is also used for the continuous administration of drugs

Answer 1

Intravenous Therapy

Question 2

1. Continuous IV infusion
2. Intermittent IV infusion

Answer 2

2 Methods are used to administer IV Fluids

Question 3

Replaces fluid loss, maintains fluid balance, and serves as a vehicle for drug administration

Answer 3

Continuous IV infusion

Question 4

Primarily to give IV drugs

Answer 4

Intermittent IV infusion

Question 5

• Direct IV, IV push, IV bolus, IV infusion
• Most rapid route of absorption

Answer 5

Purposes of Intravenous Therapy

Question 6

• Route that can be used for clients with compromised GI function or peripheral circulation
• Correct an underlying imbalance in fluids or electrolytes

Answer 6

Purposes of Intravenous Therapy

Question 7

• Knowing IV sets and their drop factors
• Calculating IV flow rates
• Mixing and diluting drugs in IV fluids
• Gathering equipment
• Knowing the drugs and the expected and untoward reactions

Answer 7

Functions and Responsibilities of a Nurse during Drug Preparation

Question 8

1. Isotonic
2. Hypertonic
3. Hypotonic

Answer 8

TYPES OF IV FLUIDS

Question 9

type of iv fluid that has no effects on the cell

Answer 9

1. Isotonic

Question 10

o NaCl or plain NSS or .9 NaCl

o The only compatible IVF in blood transfusion

o Restores circulatory volume, for hypovolemic hypotension and metabolic acidosis

Answer 10

Ex of Isotonic

Question 11

type of iv fluid that causes cell to shrink

Answer 11

Hypertonic

Question 12

type of iv fluid that causes cell to swell

Answer 12

Hypotonic

Question 13

o D5W (carbohydrates in water)
o .45% NS
o .33% NS
o Treatment of cellular dehydration
o Note: NS = Normal Saline

Answer 13

Ex of Hypotonic

Question 14

The number of drops per milliliter

Answer 14

Drop factor

Question 15

Normally printed on the packaging cover of the IV set

Answer 15

Drop factor

Question 16

A set that delivers large drops per milliliter (10-20 gtt/ml)

Answer 16

Macro drip

Question 17

A set that delivers small drops per milliliter (60 uggt/ml)

Answer 17

Micro drip

Question 18

IV fluids are given in a

Answer 18

slow rate

Question 19

Used for suspected or potential emergency situation for rapid administration of fluids and drugs and the need for an open line to give IV drugs at a specified hour

Answer 19

Keep Vein Open (KVO) or To Keep Vein Open (TKO)

Question 20

Common Drop Factors

Answer 20

Macro
Micro

Question 21

• 10 gtts = 1ml
• 15 gtts = 1ml
• 20gtts = 1ml

Answer 21

Macro

Question 22

• 60gtts = 1ml (for pediatric patients)

Answer 22

Micro

Question 23

• Digital dorsal veins
• Dorsal metacarpal veins
• Dorsal venous network
• Cephalic vein
• Basilic vein

Answer 23

Veins of the hand

Question 24

Veins of the hand
Veins of the forearm

Answer 24

PERIPHERAL VEIN

Question 25

* Cephalic vein * Median cubital vein * Accessory cephalic vein * Basilic vein * Cephalic vein * Median antebrachial vein

Answer 25

Veins of the forearm

Question 26

Subclavian and Internal Jugular vein

Answer 26

CENTRAL VEIN