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IV Exam

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Dehydration manifestations skin tenting, dry mucous membranes, constipation, weight loss, increased BUN, concentrated or dark urine, muscle cramping, electrolyte imbalances, increased thirst, delayed cap refill, tachycardia, low urine output
how to insert PIV pick a site on nondominant hand, distal to proximal, do not use antecubital space, insert 4-6 inches above chosen space, use antiseptic, insert bevel up 10-15 degree angle. good for 96 hours (3-4 days) flush q8h.
what is infiltration and its cause IV fluid leaks into tissue cause: dislodged catheter, fragile vein
symptoms of infiltration cool, discolored, swollen site, pain
treatment for infiltration stop IV, remove PIV, elevate extremity, apply compression, restart elsewhere, document.
what is phlebitis and its cause vein inflammation cause: catheter movement, irritating meds
symptoms of phlebitis redness, warmth, pain, hard palpable vein
treatment of phlebitis stop IV, remove IV, apply warm compress, report, restart IV if ordered
what is fluid overload and its cause excess IV fluid in circulation cause: rapid infusion, renal/cardiac issues
symptoms of fluid overload SOB, crackles, JVD, edema, HTN, bounding pulses, weight gain
treatment of fluid overload slow/stop order, monitor, notify RN/MD, elevate HOB
what is air embolism and its cause air enters vein cause: air in line, disconnected tubing, improper priming
symptoms of air embolism sudden SOB, chest pain, cyanosis
treatment of air embolism clamp line, position client on left side and Trendelenburg, administer O2, call RN/MD, stay with patient
what is extravasation and its cause vesicant leaks into tissue cause: agents that cause blistering of the skin/mucous membranes
symptoms of extravasation pain, burning, blistering
treatment of extravasation Stop IV, leave catheter, aspirate with syringe, administer antidote, remove PIV, compress/elevate, call RN/MD, monitor, document
what is localized infection infection at IV site cause: poor technique
symptoms of localized infection redness, swelling, pain at the side, exudate present
treatment of localized infection discontinue catheter, culture site, cover with sterile dressing, apply warm compress, monitor, report
what is septicemia infection in the bloodstream
symptoms of septicemia VS fluctuations (temperature, hypotension, tachycardia), profuse sweating, N/V/D/ abdominal pain, change in mental status/LOC
treatment of sepicemia discontinue line, notify RN/MD, obtain blood cultures, administer antibiotics, monitor, report changes
example of hypotonic solution 1/2 (0.45%) Normal Saline
example of isotonic solution 0.9% Normal Sterile saline
example of hypertonic solution D5 1/2 Normal Saline
Cannulas in order of size from smallest to largest (smallest) 22,20,18,14,12 (largest) the larger the number the smaller the gauge
what is a vesicant? agents that cause blistering of the skin/mucous membranes (chemo, dopamine, potassium)
how can we prevent air emboli in our patients? use Luer Lock connections, check for cracks in tubing, remove all air from administration sets
how long is a PiCC used for weeks/months
how long is a tunneled CVC used for months to 1 year
how long is an implanted port used for 5 years
how long is a peripheral IV used for 96 hours (3-4 days)
what must be checked for a PICC or CVC catheter is used? confirm placement via x-ray
Blood administration is compatible with what isotonic solution 0.9% NSS
what are reasons a patient may needed 09% NS infused? hyponatremia, metabolic acidosis, shock, hypercalcemia, severe vomiting or diarrhea, resuscitation efforts
what are signs of a mild blood transfusion reaction febrile reaction -> chills, fever, urticaria, muscle pain, tachycardia urticarial reaction -> fever, hives
action for febrile transfusion reaction stop infusion, contact HCP, treat with Tylenol, continue infusion
action for urticarial transfusion reaction stop infusion, contact HCP, treat with Benadryl/Zyrtec, continue infusion
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