Nursing Knowledge on IV
This tip will promote dilation of the vein.
fist clenching , gravity, or warm compress
This is what you should do if an IV dressing becomes loosen or soiled
changing it
This complication occurs when strep and staph bacteria goes into the IV site.
cellulitis
This is the gauge range for a new born - 12 month old child
24-22 gaug
This is the subject that we made the powerpoint on
IV
Name the type of insulin that can be given through an IV
regular insulin
This object prevents introduction of bacteria into the point of entry
alcohol wipe
This complication occurs when air is present inside syringes, IV tubing is not primed with fluid, or connectors are not removed before use and cause air to enter a patient's vein.
air embolism
This will help your patient's vein and skin when choosing the size of the gauge that you want to use
using the smallest gauge possible for your patient
This is what you do AFTER you've successfully but the new IV dressing on *hint* we do this for all dressings for skills.
date, time, and credentials
This is the most popular IV tubing to deliver fluid
gravity tubing
This is how often you should change an IV dressing
5 to 7 days
This complication happens before or after you insert or remove an IV. It causes your skin to become warm and red. Hint: *Putting in an IV is an invasive procedure*
infection
This is the angle that you need to go into the vein after penetrating the skin
10-15 degrees
Name type of IV fluid used for dehydration
Isotonic like Normal Saline and D5
This tube is placed in the arm but ends in the vena cava
a peripherally inserted central catheter or PICC line
This is the amount of time that you need to clean the IV site BEFORE applying a new dressing
15-30 seconds
This complication causes inflammation of a vein from chemical, mechanical, or bacterial cause.
Phlebitis
Name one of the best sites for IV placement in adults
cephalic vein, basilic vein, or median cubital vein
Name a medication that can be used in IV form
insulin, normal saline, vancomycin, gentamicin, morphine sulfate, hydromorphone, doxorubicin, amphotericin, dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine
This technique helps to stabilize the vein, this keeps it from rolling
applying traction below the insertion site.
This type of IV dressing needs adhesive remover to be remove
gauze dressing
This complication causes fluid to go into the subcutaneous tissue around the venipuncture site.
infiltration
Name an area where you could put an IV in a new born
their foot, their arm, or the top of their head
Dorsal venous arch, basilic vein, superficial temporal vein
This is what you should do after you've entered the patient's room, before you touch them, after you touch them, and when you touch the garbage, side rales, or the trash
washing your hands