Iv Therapy Exam Script Comprehensive Study Guide

IV THERAPY EXAMINATION TEST
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS

●● Reasons for IV therapy
Answer: 1) Maintain or restore fluid volume and electrolyte
concentrations-Homeostasis
2) Provide nutritional supplementation
3) Provide a route for administration of medications. And blood products


●● Indications for IV therapy
Answer: 1) Maintenance
2) Replacement
3) Restoration


●● The nurse who manages infusion therapy is expected to know:
Answer: -what is ordered for the patient
-why it is indicated
-the expected impact
-any possible side effects or adverse reactions that may occur


●● Examples of Indications for IV therapy
Answer: -Clients who are unable to take medications or sustenance by
mouth

, -Clients who need medications that are damaging to the tissues if given
any other route
-Clients who need drugs whose structure is altered by the gastric
contents
-Clients who are unconscious, unable to swallow, or who have GI or
skin conditions that make other routes unreasonable
-Clients who need rapid replacement and distribution of the medication
or fluid throughout their body


●● Patient risks with IV therapy
Answer: -Latex allergy
-Infiltration
-Phlebitis
-Hematomas and Ecchymosis
-Medication allergy
-Foreign body embolism
-Septicemia
-Circulatory overload
-Air Embolism


●● Phelbitis
Answer: inflammation of a vein; irritation of the vessel: pain, redness,
cord-like palpation, warmth at site.