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Speed shock → ::- Occurs when a client receives an IV medication too rapidly, causing dizziness, chest tightness, flushed face, and other effects related to a toxic level of medication in the body Extravasation → ::- Causes pallor, swelling, and pain at the IV site, which can extend to ...

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ATI Dosage Calculation: Parenteral
(IV) Medications Questions and
Correct Answers | Latest Update
Speed shock


→ ::- Occurs when a client receives an IV medication too rapidly, causing

dizziness, chest tightness, flushed face, and other effects related to a

toxic level of medication in the body




Extravasation


→ ::- Causes pallor, swelling, and pain at the IV site, which can extend to

extensive tissue damage over time




Anaphylactic shock


→ ::- Causes bronchospasms, wheezing, SOB, severe hypotension,

tachycardia, and respiratory or cardiac arrest




Fluid overload


→ ::- Causes SOB; increased BP, HR, and RR; crackles in the lungs; neck

vein distention; and edema in the extremities




Priority actions for a client who has fluid overload


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→ ::- Reduce IV fluid rate and notify the provider.

To facilitate breathing, elevate the HOB to high-Fowler's position




What action should a nurse take if a catheter embolism is suspected?


→ ::- Apply a tourniquet proximal to the IV site




What action should a nurse take if anaphylactic shock is suspected?


→ ::- Call the rapid response team and start oxygen




A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving norepinephrine by continuous IV

infusion. During a routine assessment of the IV site, the nurse notes that the

catheter is no longer in the vein and the vesicant medication has infused into

the SQ tissue. What action should the nurse take?


→ ::- Stop the IV infusion and prepare to administer phentolamine (an

antidote for extravasation ischemia due to norepinephrine), which

prevents damage to the surrounding tissue




What action should a nurse take if fluid overload is suspected?


→ ::- Prepare to administer a diuretic




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