IV Therapy test 1 questions with verified solutions

criteria for successful completion -30 clock hours (lab and lecture) -three sticks under an RN -documentation of sticks and signed by RN goal of iv therapy -safely provide patient with hydration, nutritional supplements, meds and blood components Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:03 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More reasons for iv therapy -replace fluids and electrolytes (lost from vomit, surgery, diarrhea, diaphoresis) -give meds -give blood and blood products -give nutrients and nutritional supplements ANA code for professional nurses " the nurse must maintain individual competence in nursing practice, recognizing and accepting responsibility for individual actions and judgement both in dependent and independent nursing functions Louisiana state board of RN -LPN cannot perform IV push -RN can only delegate to specialized LPN -if no training RN cannot delegate to LPN -if certified RN must follow delegation tree LA State Board of Nursing RN must not delegate the following related to IV meds and fluids investigational drigs 2. give cancer drugs 3. meds by IV push blood or blood products 5. give TPN nurse responsible for knowing -drug name and class -action, indications and uses -dosage, range, maintenance, and usual dosage -action -incompatibilities -dilution -allergic reaction -nurse interventions and antidotes LPN Board -states can preform all IV -perform heparin during hemodialysis -administer meds via heparin locks -load monitor PCA pump -care for clients with external venous catheters -care for client with internal venous access devices responsibilities of the physician -order type and amount of fluids to give -order flow rate or length of time -order proper dosage, route and frequency of administration for medications to be given IV -insert intracaths, sorenson catheters, arterial lines, and preform cut downs criminal law an offense against the general public because of its harmful effect on the welfare of society as a whole civil law deals with conduct that affects the legal rights of the private person or corporation tort a private wrong, by act or omission, which can result in a civil action by the harmed person malpractice the negligent conduct of professional persons rule of personal liability his own wrong doing act of observation the legal and professional responsibility of the nurse Peripheral Intravenous Catheter -short term IV -arms and hands (legs must be removed asap) -used for infusions less then 6 days -done at bedside -replace every 72 to 96 hours -need to be trained to do central venous catheter -known as a central line -inserted into a large vein in the central circulation system -tip rest in the superior venous cava that leads to right atrium -can remain intact for 1 year -inserted at bedside or in surgery by MD -jugular vein, subclavain vein, femoral veins, and chest or upper arm (PICC) central venous catheter advantages -give meds that would irritate peripheral veins -access multiple meds if compatible Central Line in Femoral Vein not recommended because it increase risk infection in adults