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IV Fluids Classification: Colloids and Crystalloids

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What is the purpose of the air valve in a traditional IV infusion therapy set?

To pierce the rubber closure on the IV container

To allow air to enter the bottle as fluid flows out (correct)

To trap air and prevent it from entering the IV tubing

To regulate the flow rate of the IV fluid

What is the primary purpose of a piggyback port in an IV administration set?

To trap air and prevent it from entering the IV tubing

To pierce the rubber closure on the IV container

To regulate the flow rate of the IV fluid

To administer a secondary medication intermittently (correct)

What is the function of the roller clamp in an IV administration set?

To trap air and prevent it from entering the IV tubing

To pierce the rubber closure on the IV container

To shut down the flow of IV fluid (correct)

To regulate the flow rate of the IV fluid

What type of tubing is used in an IV administration set?

Thin, flexible plastic tubing Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the spike in an IV infusion therapy set?

To pierce the rubber closure or plastic seal on the IV container Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a primary IV administration set and a secondary IV administration set?

A primary set is used for continuous administration, while a secondary set is used for intermittent administration Signup and view all the answers

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IV Fluids Classification

IV fluids are categorized into two types: colloids and crystalloids.
Crystalloid solutions contain solutes such as electrolytes or dextrose, which are easily mixed and dissolvable in solution.

IV Administration Set Components

IV administration set, also known as primary infusion tubing, is used to administer intravenous fluids.
Components of a traditional IV infusion therapy set include:
- 1-pole/stand
- 2-IV bottle/bag
- 3-spiketo pierce the rubber closure or plastic seal on the IV container
- 4-air valve to allow air to enter the bottle as fluid flows out
- 5-drip chamber to trap air and permit adjustment of flow rate
- 6-piggyback port
- 7-IV tubing
- 8-roller clamp to shut down the flow
- 9-cannula

Secondary IV Administration Sets

Secondary IV administration sets are used to intermittently administer a secondary medication, such as an antibiotic, while the primary IV is also running.

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Test your knowledge on IV fluids and their classification into colloids and crystalloids. Learn about the differences between crystalloid solutions and their components, including electrolytes and dextrose. Evaluate your understanding of IV fluids and their uses in medical treatment.