Water, water everywhere
In a non-obese adult, what percentage of body weight is water?
What is 60%
Fluids with large molecules that do not pass through semipermeable membranes are called?
What are colloids?
What is the first thing you should do when preparing to set up an IV?
What is check the physician's order?
Before you can calculate the drip rate, what information do you need to obtain from the order?
What is the mLs/hour ordered?
When monitoring an IV site, what signs and symptoms are cause for concern?
What is redness, swelling, pain, and warmth?
Water loss that can't be measured is called?
what is Insensible loss?
A solution with a concentration similar to plasma is called?
What is isotonic?
When pulling an IV fluid, what 2 items should you check?
What is expiration date and clarity of fluid?
Before you can calculate the drip rate, what information do you need to obtain from the tubing package?
What is drops/mL?
When fluids leak from around the catheter, this is called?
What is infiltration?
What are two basic fluid compartments in the body?
What is intracellular and extracellular?
What fluid is used to replace GI tract loss and loss from burns?
What is LR (Lactated Ringers)?
When removing the tubing from the package, what 2 actions do you perform?
What is straighten the tubing and close the clamp?
Before you can calculate the drip rate, what equipment is required?
What is a watch?
How often should IV sites be rotated?
What is every 72 hours? (or per facility policy)?
What is the solute concentration of fluids in the body by weight?
What is osmolality?
What type of fluid is used to treat client's with intracellular dehydration?
What is Hypotonic?
After inserting the tubing hanging the solution on the IV pole, what is the next step?
What is fill the drip chamber?
How long do you count the drip when regulating the IV flow?
What is 1 minute?
What are the most common complications of peripheral IV's?
What is infiltration, extravasation, phlebitis, and catheter related infection?
Fluid is regulated in the body by what mechanism?
What is thirst?
What type of fluid would be given to client's with cerebral edema?
What is Hypertonic?
After priming the tubing, what is the next step?
What is inspect for air in the tubing?
After setting the drip rate, how often do you monitor the infusion?
What is 1st 15 minutes, then hourly?
If the patient develops phlebitis. what should the nurse do?
What is stop the infusion, D/C IV, thoroughly assess the site?