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What is an expected nursing skill in many settings?
What is an expected nursing skill in many settings?
- Assisting in physical therapy
- Performing venipuncture (correct)
- Administering oral medication
- Conducting X-ray scans
What responsibility does the nurse have in IV catheter placement?
What responsibility does the nurse have in IV catheter placement?
- Ensuring patient comfort during IV catheter placement
- Assisting the physician in IV catheter placement
- Demonstrating competency in and knowledge of IV catheter placement (correct)
- Monitoring patient's vital signs after IV catheter placement
What are signs and symptoms of fluid overload?
What are signs and symptoms of fluid overload?
- Fever, chills, and headache
- Blurred vision, dizziness, and fatigue
- Joint pain, rash, and nausea
- Moist crackles on auscultation of the lungs, cough, restlessness (correct)
What is a possible cause of fluid overload?
What is a possible cause of fluid overload?
Who is at an increased risk of fluid overload and subsequent pulmonary edema?
Who is at an increased risk of fluid overload and subsequent pulmonary edema?
What should the nurse follow in IV catheter placement?
What should the nurse follow in IV catheter placement?
What is the effect of overloading the circulatory system with excessive IV fluids?
What is the effect of overloading the circulatory system with excessive IV fluids?
What are the signs of thrombophlebitis?
What are the signs of thrombophlebitis?
How should thrombophlebitis be treated?
How should thrombophlebitis be treated?
What are the signs of a hematoma?
What are the signs of a hematoma?
How should a hematoma be treated?
How should a hematoma be treated?
What can cause blood clots in the IV line?
What can cause blood clots in the IV line?
How should blood clots in the IV line be managed?
How should blood clots in the IV line be managed?
How can thrombophlebitis be prevented?
How can thrombophlebitis be prevented?
How can a hematoma be prevented?
How can a hematoma be prevented?
How can clotting of the needle or cannula be prevented?
How can clotting of the needle or cannula be prevented?
How can infiltration be confirmed?
How can infiltration be confirmed?
What should be done if extravasation occurs?
What should be done if extravasation occurs?
What is a potential complication of extravasation?
What is a potential complication of extravasation?
How can infiltration be detected early?
How can infiltration be detected early?
What is thrombophlebitis?
What is thrombophlebitis?
How can the incidence and severity of extravasation be minimized?
How can the incidence and severity of extravasation be minimized?
What should be applied if noncaustic solutions have infiltrated?
What should be applied if noncaustic solutions have infiltrated?
What are the manifestations of air embolism?
What are the manifestations of air embolism?
What is a characteristic of phlebitis?
What is a characteristic of phlebitis?
How can infiltration be characterized?
How can infiltration be characterized?
What is a potential cause of bloodstream infections related to IV therapy?
What is a potential cause of bloodstream infections related to IV therapy?
What is a recommended treatment for air embolism?
What is a recommended treatment for air embolism?
What are the signs and symptoms of infection related to IV therapy?
What are the signs and symptoms of infection related to IV therapy?
How can phlebitis be prevented?
How can phlebitis be prevented?
Flashcards
Venipuncture
Venipuncture
A procedure to draw blood from a vein.
IV catheter placement
IV catheter placement
Inserting a catheter into a vein for IV fluids or medications.
Fluid overload
Fluid overload
Circulatory system is overloaded with excess IV fluids.
Fluid overload symptoms
Fluid overload symptoms
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Cause of fluid overload
Cause of fluid overload
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Increased fluid overload risk
Increased fluid overload risk
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Thrombophlebitis
Thrombophlebitis
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Thrombophlebitis treatment
Thrombophlebitis treatment
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Hematoma
Hematoma
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Hematoma treatment
Hematoma treatment
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IV line clotting causes
IV line clotting causes
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IV line clotting treatment
IV line clotting treatment
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Thrombophlebitis prevention
Thrombophlebitis prevention
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Hematoma prevention
Hematoma prevention
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IV cannula clotting prevention
IV cannula clotting prevention
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Infiltration confirmation
Infiltration confirmation
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Extravasation management
Extravasation management
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Extravasation complication
Extravasation complication
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Infiltration detection
Infiltration detection
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Phlebitis
Phlebitis
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Extravasation minimization
Extravasation minimization
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Noncaustic solution infiltration treatment
Noncaustic solution infiltration treatment
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Air embolism manifestation
Air embolism manifestation
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Phlebitis characteristics
Phlebitis characteristics
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Infiltration characteristics
Infiltration characteristics
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Bloodstream infection cause (IV)
Bloodstream infection cause (IV)
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Air embolism treatment
Air embolism treatment
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IV-related infection symptoms
IV-related infection symptoms
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Phlebitis prevention
Phlebitis prevention
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Study Notes
Intravenous Therapy Complications and Management
- Complications of circulatory overload include heart failure and pulmonary edema
- Air embolism risk is rare but associated with central vein cannulation and linked to the size of the embolus and entry rate
- Manifestations of air embolism include palpitations, dyspnea, coughing, jugular venous distention, wheezing, cyanosis, hypotension, altered mental status, and pain
- Treatment for air embolism includes clamping the cannula, placing the patient on the left side in the Trendelenburg position, assessing vital signs and breath sounds, and administering oxygen
- Infection from pyogenic substances in infusion solution or IV administration set can cause bloodstream infections
- Signs and symptoms of infection include abrupt temperature elevation, increased pulse and respiratory rate, nausea, vomiting, chills, shaking, and general malaise
- Preventing infection is essential during IV line insertion and throughout the entire infusion
- Local complications of IV therapy include phlebitis, infiltration, extravasation, thrombophlebitis, hematoma, and clotting of the needle
- Phlebitis can be chemical, mechanical, or bacterial, and is characterized by a reddened, warm area, pain, tenderness, and swelling
- The incidence of phlebitis increases with the length of time the IV line is in place, the composition of the fluid or medication infused, and other factors
- Infiltration is characterized by edema around the insertion site, leakage of IV fluid, discomfort, and coolness
- Preventing phlebitis involves using aseptic technique during insertion, appropriate-size cannula or needle, observing the site hourly, anchoring the cannula well, and changing the IV site according to agency policy
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Test your knowledge of intravenous therapy complications and management with this quiz. Explore topics such as circulatory overload, air embolism, infection prevention, and local complications like phlebitis and infiltration. Assess your understanding of symptoms, treatment, and prevention strategies for various IV therapy complications.