IV Therapy

Question 1

What is the purpose of IV Therapy?

Answer 1

Fluid volume replacement and maintenance
medication administration
nutrition supplement
blood draws
special monitoring in critical care

Question 2

What is a Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIV)

Answer 2

-enters in veins in AC, lower arms, hands
-short term use
-decreased risk of complications
-Not recommended for all infusions
-Can have Multiple access sites

Question 3

What is a midline catheter?

Answer 3

-enters peripheral vein and ends at axillary
-good for up to 6 weeks
-decreased risk of complications
-not recommended for all infusions

Question 4

What is a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)?

Answer 4

-enters at peripheral arm vein and ends at superior vena cava
-long term use
-multiple lumens
-patient can use in hospital or home

Question 5

What is a central venous catheter (CVC)?

Answer 5

-enters subclavian, jugular or femoral vein
-long term use
-Emergency and critical care
-Multiple lumens at one site
-High risk of infection

Question 6

What is a central venous port (port a cath)?

Answer 6

-placed under skin in chest and enters subclavian vein, ending in superior vena cava
long term use
common in chronic illness and chemotherapy
safer and more comfortable