Topic 1
Patient, Medication, Dose, Route, Time, Reason, Assessment, Education, Refuse, Documentation, Evaluation.
What are the 11 rights for medication administration?
- At least once per shift or every eight hours
- When accessing the device
- If the patient raises concerns
When should a cannula be assessed?
• To restore and maintain fluid and electrolyte balance.
• To deliver medications
• To transfuse blood and blood products
• To deliver total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
• To supply nutrition and fluids to ‘nil orally’ patients
What is the purpose of IV Therapy?
• Poor skin prep prior to IV insertion
• Incorrect hand hygiene of operator
• Contamination of site/equipment at or prior to insertion
• Insecure protective occlusive dressing
• Did not use aseptic non touch technique.
What are the causes of IV infection?
Central nervous system depressants that slow brain activity. They are calming, decrease activity, relax skeletal muscle, and curb excitement.
What are Benzodiazepines?
- Continuous infusion
- Intermittent infusion
- Push/Bolus injection
What are the methods of IV Delivery?
Phlebitis, Infiltration, Extravasation, Thrombosis, Thrombophlebitis, Occlusion
What are the complications of a PIVC?
The movement of particles (molecules or ions) from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.
What is Diffusion?
When fluids are given at a higher rate or volume than a person’s circulatory system can absorb and excrete.
What is fluid overload?
- Barbiturates- thiopentone.
- Benzodiazepine- midazolam.
- Hypnotics- propofol
- Opiates- fentanyl
- Dissociative- ketamine
What are some examples of Anaesthetic Agents?
Method of pain management that allows the patient to administer their own medication by pressing a button on a handset.
What is a PCA (Patient Controlled Analgesia)?
Administration of a medication into an existing IV line or directly into a vein
What is bolus?
The movement of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane (will let some molecules across, but block others).
What is osmosis?
- Tingling and itchiness of the mouth and throat
- Swollen lips, eyes, and face
- Hives, rash, itchiness on the body
- Vomiting or abdominal pain
- Sneezing, runny nose
What are the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction?
Used to administer small amounts of fluid (with or without medication) to person over a predetermined rate or period of time into the subcutaneous layer of the skin.
What is a Syringe Driver?