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IV Therapy Study online at https://quizlet.com/_g3rpw9 Administration of substances directly into Intravenous Therapy a vein. Short-term catheter inserted in hand or Peripheral IV Catheter forearm. Long-term catheter inserted above ante- cubital fossa. PICC Catheter (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) Intermediate catheter, 3-8 inches long, Midline Catheter upper arm. Inserted in major veins, 1-3 lumens. Central Venous Catheter a plastic catheter that fits over a needle Over the Needle Catheter and is used to pierce the wall of a vein to initiate intravenous access the catheter that stays in the vein after Angio-Catheter you start an IV and pull the needle out High solute concentration, low water Hypertonic Solution concentration. Same solute concentration as body flu- ids. Isotonic Solution Hypotonic Solution 1/6 IV Therapy Study online at https://quizlet.com/_g3rpw9 Low solute concentration, high water concentration. IV Fluid Orders Written by HCP every 24 hours. IV Bag Sizes Available in 50mL to 1000mL. Check name, size, expiration, clarity, IV Bag Inspection leakage. CDC Hang Time Duration a solution bag can hang. Primary IV Tubing Used for main IV fluid administration. Used for IV piggyback medication admin- Secondary IV Tubing istration. Drop Factor Number of drops per mL in IV tubing. IV fluid enters subcutaneous tissue in- Infiltration stead of vein. Inflammation of vein due to various caus- Phlebitis es. smaller bag with volume 50-200mL IV Piggy Back Always check for compatibility with the primary IV fluid Fluid Rate Calculation Volume x drop factor / time in minutes. Evaluates hydration status in older Skin Turgor Assessment adults. Includes pneumothorax and infection Complications of IV Therapy risks. Includes hand hygiene, patient identifica- IV Administration Steps tion, assessment. Check before connecting secondary IV IV Solution Compatibility to primary. Primary: 76-112 inches; Secondary: 37 IV Tubing Lengths inches. Hypertonic, isotonic, hypotonic based on IV Solution Types solute concentration. Total Parenteral Nutrition Administered over 12-24 hours. 2/6 IV Therapy Study online at https://quizlet.com/_g3rpw9 Blood Hang Time Maximum of 4 hours for blood products. Allows air to enter IV bag during infusion. Vented Tubing Does not allow air entry, used for certain Non-Vented Tubing solutions. at catheter entrance site Infection æErythema, heat, swelling, pain/tender- ness; possible purulent drainage Direct injection of concentrated drug into IV Push Medications circulation. Devices that deliver fluids via mechanical pressure. Infusion Pumps Main fluid administered to the patient via Primary IV Solution IV. Additional fluid infused alongside prima- ry solution. Secondary IV Solution 3/6 IV Therapy Study online at https://quizlet.com/_g3rpw9 Ensuring IV line is open and unobstruct- ed. IV Access Patency Volume of fluid delivered per time unit Flow Rate (mL/hr). Includes name, dosage, rate, date, and Medication Labeling initials. Capped IV access for intermittent med- ication administration. Saline Lock Saline flush, administer medication, saline flush. SAS Technique Adverse effects arising from intravenous Complications of IV Therapy treatment. Fluid leaks into surrounding tissue, caus- Infiltration ing swelling. Phlebitis Inflammation of the vein, often painful. Infection of the skin and underlying tis- Cellulitis sues. Localized collection of blood outside Hematoma blood vessels. 4/6  IV Therapy Study online at https://quizlet.com/_g3rpw9 Process of safely removing IV catheter IV Discontinuation from vein. Recording patient's intake and output ac- Documentation curately. Reassess patient within 30 minutes Medication Administration Timing post-injection. Standardized drug concentrations in in- Drug Libraries fusion pumps. Alerts for infusions exceeding best prac- Dose Error Reduction Systems tice guidelines. IV Dressing Change Change every 96 hours or as needed. Patient Monitoring Regular checks for safe IV fluid infusion. Set according to healthcare provider's IV Fluid Infusion Rate order. IV Equipment Includes sterile gauze, gloves, and tape. Ensuring secondary solution is compati- IV Solution Compatibility ble with primary. IV Site Assessment Check for redness, swelling, or drainage. Essential practice before IV medication Hand Hygiene administration. Flush Solution Used to maintain patency of IV access. Infiltration IV fluids leak into surrounding tissue. Vesicant drug leaks, causing tissue dam- Extravasation age. Phlebitis Inflammation of the vein's inner lining. Thrombophlebitis Phlebitis with blood clot formation. Catheter Embolism Catheter fragment enters circulation. Circulatory Overload Excessive IV fluid causing fluid overload. Infection Infection at catheter insertion site. Bleeding Oozing blood from venipuncture site. Hematoma Localized swelling filled with blood. 5/6 IV Therapy Study online at https://quizlet.com/_g3rpw9 Used to promote vasodilation and ab- Warm Compress sorption. Used to promote vasoconstriction and Cold Compress reduce pain. Tourniquet Device to control venous blood flow. Erythema Redness of the skin due to inflammation. Increased heart rate, often due to over- Tachycardia load. Shortness of breath, may indicate over- Dyspnea load. Purulent Drainage Thick fluid containing pus from infection. Medications used to treat bacterial infec- Antibiotics tions. Analgesics Medications used to relieve pain. Antipyretics Medications used to reduce fever. Measurements of body functions, includ- Vital Signs ing heart rate. Apply pressure to stop bleeding post-IV Compression Technique removal. Technique to prevent infection during IV Sterile Procedure removal. Moist Compress Used to promote healing and comfort. Speed at which IV fluids are adminis- IV Flow Rate tered. 6/6