Treatment of Hematoma
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removal of catheter, direct pressure on site with gauze, elevate extremity,
apply ice to affected area
Peripheral catheters
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Short term use (After surgery or a procedure)
X-ray shows tip of PICC is in the jugular vein
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let RN know of x-ray reading
Is it okay to use a sharpie on a plastic IV bag?
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no, it will seep through
Pt is suspected to have an air embolus, what actions will the nurse take?
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- apply % oxygen per non re-rebreather mask
- turn on left side
- trendelenburg position
- call rapid response team
How is metabolic Acidosis treated?
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Insulin to treat DKA, treat diarrhea which can be an underlying cause
Multi-channel pump
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used to infuse more than 1 medication at a time
Phlebitis
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inflammation of the inner lining of a vein
Creatinine
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0.6-1.2 mg/dL
what type of IV complication would we leave the catheter in for
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Extravasation, may need and antidote and
Hyperpigmentation
How is Respiratory Acidosis treated?
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removal of catheter, direct pressure on site with gauze, elevate extremity,
apply ice to affected area
Peripheral catheters
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Short term use (After surgery or a procedure)
X-ray shows tip of PICC is in the jugular vein
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let RN know of x-ray reading
Is it okay to use a sharpie on a plastic IV bag?
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no, it will seep through
Pt is suspected to have an air embolus, what actions will the nurse take?
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- apply % oxygen per non re-rebreather mask
- turn on left side
- trendelenburg position
- call rapid response team
How is metabolic Acidosis treated?
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Insulin to treat DKA, treat diarrhea which can be an underlying cause
Multi-channel pump
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used to infuse more than 1 medication at a time
Phlebitis
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inflammation of the inner lining of a vein
Creatinine
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0.6-1.2 mg/dL
what type of IV complication would we leave the catheter in for
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Extravasation, may need and antidote and
Hyperpigmentation
How is Respiratory Acidosis treated?
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