iv maintainance 2

Why is regulate IV flow rate important?

To ensure the patient receives fluids safely and accurately

What device commonly regulates IV flow rate?

An infusion pump

What should the nurse do the IV pump alarms?

Assess the patient, tubing, site and fluid bag

What happens if IV fluids infuse too quickly?

Fluid overload may occur

Why is Iv site assessment important?

To detect complications early

How often should Iv sites be assessed?

Regularly per facility policy patient condition

What should be assessed at IV site?

Redness, swelling, warmth, pain, leaking and patency

Why are transplants dressings commonly used?

They allow visualization of the insertion site

When should a peripheral IV be discontinued?

When therapy is complete or complications occur

What is the first step before removing an IV catheter?

Stop the infusion and remove the tape / dressing carefully

What should the nurse do immediately after catheter removal?

Apply pressure with sterile gauze

Why should the IV catheter tip be inspected after removal?

To ensure it is in intact

What should the nurse document after discontinuing on Iv?

Psych condition catheter integrity dressing, applaud in patient response

Why are IV dressings changed?

To maintain sterile and reduce infection risk

What should the narcissist during a dressing change?

Skin condition and signs of complications

What type of technique is used during IV dressing change

ASeptic technique

What is circulatory overload?

Excess volume in the circularatory system

What are signs of circulatory overload?

Dyspnea, crackles edema, hypertension, and distant neck veins

What should the nurse do if a circulatory overload occurs?

Slow / stop infusion and notify the provider

What is infiltration?

IV fluid leaking into surrounding tissue

What are signs of infiltration?

Swelling coldness, pallor, and discomfort

What should the nurse do for infiltration?

Stop the infusion and remove the IV

What is phlebitis ?

Inflammation of a vein

What are the signs of phlebitis?

Redness, wart tenderness, and streaking along the vein

What should the nurse do if phlebitis occurs?

Stop the IV and apply warm compress if ordered

What are signs of a local IV infection?

Redness, warmth, drainage, swelling, and pain

How can IV infections be prevented?

Proper hand hygiene in aseptic technique

What is a air embolism?

Air entering the vascular system

What are the signs of an air embolism?

Dyspnea, chest pain, diagnosis and hypotension

What should the nurse do if an air embolism is suspected?

Clamp tubing placed patient on left side in Tretenburg and notified provider

What can cause bleeding at IV site?

Catheter dislodgment or in adequate pressure after removal

What should the nurse do? Bleeding occurs at the IV site?

Apply pressure and reinforced dressing if needed