CPNRE Review - IV complications Exam 2024

CPNRE Review - IV complications Exam 2024 Infiltration -Answer-Flow of solution to inside the interstitial space. SS = swelling, tenderness, decreased infusion rate, blanching, site is cool. circulatory overload -Answer-an excess in intravascular fluid volume, fluid volume is too great and infiltrates the cardiopulmonary system. SS= SOB, crackles, dyspnea phlebitis -Answer-inflammation of a vein. SS = red line along the vein, redness, heat, swelling, tenderness and pain. infection -Answer-infection of the IV site. SS= yellow halo or pus around the insertion site, heat, tenderness. Acute hemolytic transfusion reaction -Answer-is an antibody-mediated (type II) hypersensitivity reaction caused by preexisting anti-ABO antibodies that bind antigens on the new RBCs. Subsequent complement activation results in erythrocyte lysis, vasodilation, and symptoms of shock. Findings include fever, hypotension, chest and back pain, and hemoglobinuria, tachycardia, hives, itching