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Test 4 - IV

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What are reasons why an IV would be used? (7)   Hydration, Maintenance, Replacement of electrolytes, Medications, Total Parental Nutrition, Blood/Product, Provide port for blood to be withdrawn  
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Method of infusion whose flow rate is adjusted through the use of a flow control roller clamp   Gravity  
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Method of infusion where fluids are infused by a controller at a prescribed rate   Mechanical Pump  
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What three factors might affect the flow rate that is controlled by a pump?   Occlusion of IV tubing, air in line, low battery  
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What four factors might affect the flow rate that is controlled by gravity?   Height hung, movement/change in position, flexion of involved extremity, viscosity of fluids like blood  
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Continuous infusion rate are generally between ___ to ____ ml/hr   10-250  
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TKO means   To keep open rate  
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KVO means   Keep vein open rate  
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People who receive antibiotics with a mini bag receive them on a ____ basis   Intermittent  
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Site that is started in the hand, forearm or in the scalp of an infant   Peripheral  
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Is the peripheral IV site permanent or temporary?   Temporary  
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How often is the peripheral IV site changed?   72-96 hrs, every 3-4 days  
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What are the four types of central lines   PICC, Non-tunneled Central Line, Tunneled Central Line, Mediport  
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The PICC line is inserted into the ____ through a ____.   Superior vena cava, peripheral vein  
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Who inserts a PICC?   MD, specially trained RN  
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How are PICC lines secured?   Sutures or steri-strips  
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Who places a non-tunneled CVC line?   MD  
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Where is the non-tunneled CVC line into?   Subclavian or jugular vein  
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Where does the tip of a non tunneled CVC line rest?   Right atrium  
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What is a non-tunneled CVC line secured with?   Sutures  
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What type of central line has the most complications?   Nontunneled CVC  
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Type of central line that is DIRECT and tunneled   Tunneled central line  
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The tunneled central line is direct into the ____ and _____.   Subclavian vein and superior vena cava  
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What is the exit site for the tunneled line?   Chest wall  
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What anchors the central line near the exit site under the skin of a tunneled line?   Dacron cuff  
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What are three examples of tunneled lines?   Groshong, Kickman, Broviac  
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What type of central line is surgically implanted under the skin?   Mediport  
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How is a mediport accessed   With a huber needle  
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Does the mediport have an external connector?   No  
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What is the best type of central line for long term use?   Mediport  
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CVC means   Central Venous Catheter  
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What are eight reasons that a CVC would be used?   Long term infusions, tolerate high volumes, TPN, long term antibiotic therapy, chemotherapy, more than one infusion, multiple ports, CVP monitoring  
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Be aware of _______ in children.   Fluid overload  
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Device that can be used to reduce the risk for fluid overload, especially in pediatrics. Can be used to deliver intermittent medications that need to be diluted further.   Buretrol or volume control device  
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Needle out of vein and into tissue is called   Infiltration  
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What are three signs of infiltration?   Site is swollen, cool to touch, painful  
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Inflammation of the vein is called   Phlebitis  
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What are the three signs of phlebitis?   Redness, warm, pain  
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Can medication being infused cause phlebitis?   Yes  
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Too much fluid in the system can cause   Edema/fluid overload  
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What are three signs of fluid overload?   Crackles in lungs, shortness of breath, moist cough  
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What are four “signs” that the IV line is patent?   Aspiration of blood, flows easily by gravity, capped IV flushes easily,site is non tender and non-swollen  
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How often should the IV bag be changed?   At least every 24 hours  
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How often should IV tubing be changed?   72-94 hours depending on agency policy  
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How often should TPN tubing be changed?   Every 24 hours  
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How often should the IV tegaderm be changed?   As needed or per agency policy.  
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