Nursing Care and Considerations
This is the first step a nurse should take before initiating an IV infusion.
What is verifying the provider's order?
This complication occurs when IV fluid leaks into the surrounding tissue, causing swelling and pain.
What is infiltration?
This method involves administering a medication directly into the bloodstream over a short period.
What is an IV push?
This isotonic solution is often used for patients requiring fluid resuscitation.
What is normal saline (0.9% NaCl)?
This small device is used to control the flow rate of an IV infusion by adjusting the clamp.
What is a roller clamp?
This is the most critical assessment to perform after initiating an IV infusion.
What is monitoring the IV site for signs of complications (e.g., infiltration, phlebitis)?
This term describes inflammation of a vein due to IV therapy.
What is phlebitis?
This is the term for mixing medication in a small amount of IV fluid and administering it over a short period.
What is an IV bolus?
This type of solution has a higher osmolarity than blood plasma and is used to pull fluids into the bloodstream.
What is a hypertonic solution?
This clear, plastic chamber allows nurses to visualize the fluid flow in an IV line.
What is a drip chamber?
This is the appropriate action if a patient reports pain at the IV insertion site
What is stop the infusion and assess the site for complications?
This serious complication can occur if air enters the venous system during IV therapy.
What is an air embolism?
This process involves adding medication to a large volume of IV fluid for continuous infusion.
What is an IV piggyback?
This type of IV fluid contains dextrose and is often used to provide calories to patients.
What is D5W (5% Dextrose in Water)?
This type of IV catheter is commonly used for short-term peripheral access
What is an over-the-needle catheter?
This type of IV fluid should be avoided in patients with heart failure.
What is a hypertonic solution?
This occurs when a patient experiences a systemic infection as a result of IV therapy.
What is septicemia?
This type of IV medication delivery uses a continuous, low-dose infusion over an extended period.
What is a continuous infusion?
This hypotonic solution is used to treat patients with cellular dehydration.
What is 0.45% sodium chloride (half-normal saline)?
This piece of equipment stabilizes the IV catheter and prevents it from becoming dislodged.
What is an IV securement device or dressing?
This nursing intervention is essential to prevent infection during IV therapy.
What is using aseptic technique during IV insertion and maintenance?
This life-threatening condition results from the administration of IV fluids too rapidly, leading to pulmonary and peripheral edema.
What is fluid overload?
This is the safest method to administer high-risk medications via IV.
What is using an infusion pump?
This colloid solution contains large molecules and is used to increase oncotic pressure in the bloodstream.
What is albumin?
This device automatically regulates the flow rate of IV fluids and medications.
What is an infusion pump?