IV THERAPY CHP. 1-2 || solved correctly.
What is IV Therapy? correct answers Treatment that infuses fluids, medications, blood, or blood
products into a vein
Why do we use IV Therapy? correct answers -To replace and maintain fluid and electrolyte
balance
-For patients who cannot tolerate PO (by mouth)
-For emergency or acute treatment
-To transfuse blood or blood product
-To deliver nutrients
Joint Commision on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) correct answers
Establishes patient safety goals and responsible for hospital accredidations
Center for Disease Control (CDC) correct answers Collects information on infections d/t IVT can
recommends best practices
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) correct answers Recommends
best practices to prevent workplace injuries/illnesses
-apart of the CDC
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) correct answers Responsible for
protecting employees
Neddlestick Safety and Prevention Act correct answers Law passed in 2001 based on
recommendations from OSHA and NIOSH
-Mandates use of safety devices that reduce needle stick injuries
-Monetrary fines for those facilities who do not follow
, Missouri State board of Nursing correct answers Governs LPN scope of practice and found in the
Missouri Nurse Practice Act
Peripheral IV Therapy correct answers -A short catheter is inserted through the skin into a
peripheral vein(any vein not in the chest or abdomen)
-Arm and hand veins primarily used
-Must be removed 72-96 Hours after insertion
Purpose of a Peripheral IV correct answers -Short term therapy
-Administration of medications, replacement fluids, and blood product infusions
Central IV Therapy correct answers -A long catheter is inserted or threaded into a larger vein of
the right atrium of the heart
-A large vein which include the Superior Vena Cava
-Multiple lumens allow for multiple transfusions
-Rapid onset for medication since it travels directly to the heart
Purpose of a Central IV Therapy correct answers -Longterm Therapy
-Infusion of large amounts of fluids or multiple infusions
-Implanted port used for longterm intermittent infusions
3 Types of Central IV'S correct answers -Peripherally inserted Central Catheter (PICC)
-Central Venous Line (CVL)
-Implanted port
Peripherally inserted Central Catheter (PICC) correct answers -Inserted into a peripheral vein in
the arm and advanced into the superior vena cava
What is IV Therapy? correct answers Treatment that infuses fluids, medications, blood, or blood
products into a vein
Why do we use IV Therapy? correct answers -To replace and maintain fluid and electrolyte
balance
-For patients who cannot tolerate PO (by mouth)
-For emergency or acute treatment
-To transfuse blood or blood product
-To deliver nutrients
Joint Commision on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) correct answers
Establishes patient safety goals and responsible for hospital accredidations
Center for Disease Control (CDC) correct answers Collects information on infections d/t IVT can
recommends best practices
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) correct answers Recommends
best practices to prevent workplace injuries/illnesses
-apart of the CDC
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) correct answers Responsible for
protecting employees
Neddlestick Safety and Prevention Act correct answers Law passed in 2001 based on
recommendations from OSHA and NIOSH
-Mandates use of safety devices that reduce needle stick injuries
-Monetrary fines for those facilities who do not follow
, Missouri State board of Nursing correct answers Governs LPN scope of practice and found in the
Missouri Nurse Practice Act
Peripheral IV Therapy correct answers -A short catheter is inserted through the skin into a
peripheral vein(any vein not in the chest or abdomen)
-Arm and hand veins primarily used
-Must be removed 72-96 Hours after insertion
Purpose of a Peripheral IV correct answers -Short term therapy
-Administration of medications, replacement fluids, and blood product infusions
Central IV Therapy correct answers -A long catheter is inserted or threaded into a larger vein of
the right atrium of the heart
-A large vein which include the Superior Vena Cava
-Multiple lumens allow for multiple transfusions
-Rapid onset for medication since it travels directly to the heart
Purpose of a Central IV Therapy correct answers -Longterm Therapy
-Infusion of large amounts of fluids or multiple infusions
-Implanted port used for longterm intermittent infusions
3 Types of Central IV'S correct answers -Peripherally inserted Central Catheter (PICC)
-Central Venous Line (CVL)
-Implanted port
Peripherally inserted Central Catheter (PICC) correct answers -Inserted into a peripheral vein in
the arm and advanced into the superior vena cava
