5 Questions
Which of the following is a potential complication of gaining I.V.?
Hematoma
What is the main cause of infiltration during I.V. administration?
Poor placement of a needle
Which of the following is a characteristic of infiltration?
Swelling and cool skin
What can cause a hematoma during I.V. administration?
Not applying pressure after catheter removal
Which of the following is a potential complication of I.V. administration?
Phlebitis
Test your knowledge on the complications of gaining I.V. with this quiz. Learn about common complications such as infiltration, hematoma, and phlebitis, as well as more rare but threatening complications like intraarterial injection.
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