It is responsible for the nurse to be aware of Infection,Hematoma, Infiltration, Extravasation and Emboli and know how to manage appropriately
What are the complications of IV therapy?
100
The key to prevention of IV complications
What is IV therapy monitoring?
100
I come in red with pain, swelling, palpable venous cord > 1 inch and even I cause drainage, I know I am bad... Who am I?
What is Phlebitis?
100
WHAT IS THE GOLDEN RULE FOR IV THERAPY ?
What is appropriate selection of cannula for the vein size?
100
A chemical antiseptic. It is effective on both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
It has both bactericidal and bacteriostatic mechanisms of action.
What is Chlorhexidine?
200
A line infusing with additives be changed
What is EVERY 24 HOURS
200
I am slightly different from infiltration because I am usually caused by a vesicant drug and lead to blisters, tissue injury and necrosis if left unnoticed
What is Extravasation?
200
I am a solution and I can be given intravenously with least likelyhood of causing tissue injury. What am I?
What is Saline 0.9%?
200
I am a hub and need to be germ free . Scrub me with
_________________for _________ secs.
What is Chlorohexidine for 15- 30 secs.
300
They are a standardized way to rate and communicate the severity of complications
What are INS grading scales for phlebitis and infiltration?
300
Before starting any procedure or administering any medications always check
What is the proper Identification of patient?
or
What is Patient ID and DOB?
300
I was on coumadin therapy, when removing my IV please make sure you ....
What is applying pressure at the puncture site?
300
I am the most important in preventing the spread of infection
What is Hand Hygiene?
400
Strict aseptic technique during venipuncture, tubing assembly, maintenance care, rotate site as per hospital policy and assessment of site q 2 hrs and prn, change iv dressing if it becomes dirty or wet.
What is Prevention of infection?
400
The reason to avoid placing IV cannulas in the antecubital fossa
What is an area of flexion?
400
If I exist I cause discomfort, pain to the patient, increase the cost and increase length of stay in the hospital
What are the consequences of IV ?
500
Pheripheral IV device, dressing and tubing changed
What is 96 hours?
500
I have a introducer needle with a catheter tip, primary push-off tab,flashback chamber and a needle guard. Guess who am I?
What is a PROTECTIV safety IV catheter?
500
Is a condition that causes redness, purulent drainage at the site, sudden or gradual rise in temperature, chills with changes in BP, elevated WBC level and glycosuria.