NUR 105 Exam 1
- InfusionTherapy
Answer The delivery of medications in solution and fluids by parenteral route through a wide variety of catheter types and locations using multiple procedures.
- Tonicity
Answer (Concentration) Typically categorized by comparison with normal blood plasma as osmolarity.
- 270-300 mOsm/L
Answer Normal adult serum osmolarity?
- Isotonic
Answer Solutions within normal range. Patients receiving this type of solution are at risk for fluid overload.
- Hypertonic
Answer Solutions greater than 300 mOsm/L. Used to correct fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances by moving water out of the body's cells into the blood stream.
- Hypotonic
Answer Solutions less than 270 mOsm/L. Move water into cells to expand them.
- Infusate 1 / 2
Answer Solution that is infused in the body.
- Phlebitis
Answer Inflammation of a vein caused by mechanical, chemical, or bacterial irritation.
- Infiltration
Answer Occurs when IV solution leaks into the tissues around the vein.
- Thrombosis
Answer Blood clot in the vein.
- Extravasation
Answer Escape of fluids or drugs into the subcutaneous tissue. Results in severe tissue damage as manifested by blistering, tissue sloughing, or necrosis from infiltration into surrounding tissues.
- Adverse Drug Events (ADEs)
Answer IV drugs provide a rapid therapeutic effect but can lead to immediate serious reactions.
- Vascular Access Device (VAD)
Answer Plastic tube inserted into the blood vessel to deliver fluids and medications. An infusion catheter.
- Peripheral IV Therapy
- / 2
Answer Short infusion catheters are most commonly used, Usually placed in the veins of the arm. Can