IV Devices
What IV device is typically used for short-term therapy in the hand or forearm?
What is a peripheral IV catheter?
What is the most common reason for initiating IV fluids?
What is fluid and electrolyte replacement?
What is the most common site for a peripheral IV in adults?
What is the forearm or hand?
What solution is commonly used to clean the skin before IV insertion?
What is chlorhexidine?
Before administering blood, what two patient identifiers must be verified?
What are full name and date of birth (plus crossmatch info)?
Which central line is inserted into a vein in the arm and threaded to the superior vena cava?
What is a PICC line?
Name one reason to give IV medication instead of oral.
What is faster absorption/onset of action?
Which vein in the antecubital fossa is often used for IV access?
What is the median cubital vein?
How long should you scrub the IV site with antiseptic before insertion?
What is at least 30 seconds?
What IV solution is compatible with blood products?
What is normal saline (0.9% NaCl)?
What type of IV device is surgically implanted under the skin for long-term use?
What is an implanted port?
What condition requires immediate IV access for dextrose 50%?
What is severe hypoglycemia?
Why should the lower extremities be avoided for IV access in adults?
What is increased risk for thrombosis and infection?
What is the most effective way to prevent infection during IV therapy?
What is hand hygiene?
How soon must a nurse start a transfusion once blood is picked up?
What is within 30 minutes?
What device is best for administering vesicant medications long-term?
What is a central venous catheter?
What type of IV solution is used to treat cerebral edema?
What is hypertonic solution, like 3% saline?
When inserting an IV, where should the nurse start?
What is distal to proximal?
How often should peripheral IV sites be rotated?
What is every 72–96 hours per facility protocol?
What type of IV access is required for TPN administration?
What is central venous access?
Which device is used for rapid infusion in emergencies and inserted into bone marrow?
What is an intraosseous line?
A patient with vomiting and diarrhea for 3 days is weak and tachycardic. What fluid would the nurse expect to administer?
What is isotonic solution like normal saline or lactated Ringer’s?
A patient has a left mastectomy. Where should the IV be placed?
What is the right arm?
A patient has redness and warmth at the IV site. What complication is suspected?
What is phlebitis?
What is the most serious complication of TPN therapy?
What is infection/sepsis?