Terminology
General Knowledge
Types of Fluids
Blood components
IV Complications
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means the" same as" plasma concentration
What is Isotonic
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135-145 mEq/L
What is the normal serum sodium levels
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it is isotonic in the bag, but becomes hypotonic in the plasma
What is D5W
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used in the treatment of symptomatic anemia usually not given unless Hemoglobin < than 7.5
What is Packed Red blood cells or Whole Blood
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have two nurses check the product and patient
How is Acute Hemolytic reaction prevented
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It is the best indicator of FVD
What is thirst
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10-20 mg/dl is considered normal range
What is BUN
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does not enter the cells because there is no osmotic force to shift the fluid
What is Isotonic
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4 hours
What is the maximum time a unit of RBC /blood can hang
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caused by the fluids leaking into the tissue
What is infiltration
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These solutions can pass through the semipermeable membrane , contain electrolytes and water
What is crystalloids
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Immediately turn the patient to the left side and place the pt. in Trendelenberg position
What is the immediate nursing response for an air embolus
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what are two contraindications for the administration of Lactated Ringers
What is severe liver disease and metabolic alkalosis
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caused by ABO or RH incompatibility
What is Acute Hemolytic Blood Reaction
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there is swelling of limb, throbbing pain in the limb and can cause mottling and cyanosis below the site
What is thrombophlebitis
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defines the size of the IV cannula
What is guage
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it is pink
What is a 20 gauge cannula
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poses the greatest risk of development of thrombophlebitis
What is hypertonic solutions
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these three medications are used to help prevent allergic or febrile transfusion reactions if given before the transfusion
What is antihistamines, steroids and Tylenol
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this particular fluid causes an increase in intercranial pressure, increase in glucose levels and can increase the extent of 3rd spaced fluids.
What is D5W
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you access this device with a 90 % angle
What is a port-a-cath
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symptoms could include SOB, distended neck veins, dry hacking cough, bounding pulses, hypertension
What is FVE or Pulmonary Edema
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these fluids have an osmolality of less than 240 mOsm/liter
What is Hypotonic solutions
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It is the first thing a nurse does before requesting blood from the blood bank
What is obtain a permit for blood administration
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this life threating complication may occur related introduction of pathogen during cannulation
What is sepsis
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