PRN1178 CCC2 Exam 1
1. S&S for dehydration
weakness, dizziness, bp down, poor turgor, dry mucous membrane, sunken eyes
2. GOAL: Make sure clients are comfortable. If in pain, what are two types of intervention?
pharmacological or non-pharmacological
then follow-up on the intervention to ensure it worked
3. Know IV complications: Local
Infiltration
Extravasation
Phlebitis
Thrombophlebitis
IV site skin infection
Venous spasm
Nerve damage
Catheter embolus
4. Know IV complications: Systemic
Infection
Speed shock
Circulatory overload
5. What is... Infiltration (LOCAL IV COMPLICATION)
(infusion of IV fluids into tissues)
, 6. What is... Extravasation (LOCAL IV COMPLICATION)
(infusion of medications or chemicals into tissues that can cause injury)
7. What is... Phlebitis (LOCAL IV COMPLICATION)
(inflammation of the vein caused by chemicals, trauma, or infection)
8. What is... Thrombophlebitis (LOCAL IV COMPLICATION)
(inflammation of the vein caused by a clot)
9. What is... IV site skin infection (LOCAL IV COMPLICATION)
(usually caused by inadequate skin prep)
10. What is... Venous spasm (LOCAL IV COMPLICATION)
(usually secondary to rapid infusion of cold fluids)
11. What is... Nerve damage (LOCAL IV COMPLICATION)
(usually secondary to improper insertion technique)
12. What is... Catheter embolus (LOCAL IV COMPLICATION)
(usually caused by reinsertion of the needle into the cannula that has already been
advanced off the needle)
13. What is... Infection (SYSTEMIC IV COMPLICATION)
(systemic infection is sepsis)
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