Types of solutions
A type of solution that has lower osmolality than serum
What is hypotonic
IV's need to be assessed....
ALWAYS!
Inflammation of the vein is also known as
What is phlebitis
The physician prescribes 500 ml of Normal Saline over 2 hours STAT. What is the hourly rate of the NS infusion?
What is 250 mL/hour
Name a hypertonic solution
What is D5NS, D5LR, Dextrose > 5%
Upon assessment swelling can be an indication of
What is infiltration
Extravasation happens when the liquid in the IV leaks to the tissue surrounding the vein name 1 symptom
What is burning sensation/swelling
The PCP ordered Ancef 1 gram (gm) IVPB every 8 hours. Your drug book indicates that Ancef is diluted in 50 mL NS and can be given over 30 minutes. Your hourly rate is....
What is 100ml/hr
A clear solution that can be isotonic hypotonic or hyper tonic
What is crystalloid
Assessing patency includes
What is Aspirating/ Flushing
Not maintaining asepsis with IV catheters leads to this complication
What is infection
Using the set factor 12 gtts per ml, the gtts per minute 500mL of NS will infuse is.....(Hourly rate 250ml/hr,)
What is 50gtts/min
A colloid solution does not cross this membrane
What is the capillary semipermeable membrane
IV dressings should include
What is time, date, and initials
This complication has symptoms which include cyanosis, abrupt drop in BP, dyspnea, chest pain
What is air embolism
The PCP prescribes Ancef 750 mg IM now. Ancef 1gm comes in vial to be diluted with 2.5mL of sterile water to yield 3 ml. The nurse will administer....
What is 2.3 mL