Water, Water Everywhere
In a non-obese adult, what percent of the body weight is water?
60%
Fluids with large molecules that do not pass through a semipermeable membranes are called?
Colloids
What is the first thing you should do when preparing to set up an IV solution?
Check the provider's order
Before you can calculate the drip rate, what information do you need to obtain from the order?
mL/hr ordered
In what position do you place the patient's arm for IV insertion?
Dependent
Water loss that can't be measured is called?
Insensible loss
A solution with a concentration similar to plasma is called?
Isotonic
When getting an IV fluid, what two items should you check?
Expiration date and the clarity of the fluid
Before you can calculate the drip rate, what information do you need from the tubing package?
drops/mL
Where do you place the tourniquet on the arm?
4-8 inches above the insertion site
What are the two basic fluid compartments in the body
Intracellular and Extracellular
What fluid is used to replace GI tract loss, fistula drainage and loss from burns?
LR or lactated ringers
When removing the IV tubing from the package, what two actions do you perform?
Straighten the tubing and close the clamp
Before you can count the drip rate, what equipment will you need
a watch
What vein do you select based on anatomy?
Most distal
What is the solute concentration of fluids in the body called?
Osmolality
What type of fluid is used to treat a patient with intracellular dehydration?
Hypotonic
After inserting the tubing into the fluid and hanging the solution on the IV pole, what is the next step?
Fill the drip chamber half way
How long do you count the drip when regulating the flow?
1 minute
Under what circumstance(s) do you avoid using an arm or a hand?
Dialysis access and mastectomy
Fluid is regulated in the body by what mechanism?
Thirst
What type of fluid would be given to a patient with cerebral edema
Hypertonic
After priming the tubing, what is the next step?
Inspect the tubing for air
After setting the drip rate, how often do you monitor the infusion?
Initially, 15 minutes then every hour
When cleaning the insertion site, what is the most important part of the cleaning?
The friction