Medication Administration and IV
Therapy Techniques Questions With
Answers
Vascular Access
Technique for patients in unstable conditions.
Online Medical Control
Direct approval for medication administration.
Standing Orders
Pre-established protocols for medication use.
Medication Check
Verification process before drug administration.
Medical Asepsis
Prevention of patient contamination during procedures.
Sterile Technique
Elimination of all living organisms from equipment.
Antiseptics
Substances used before invasive procedures.
Disinfectants
Toxic agents used to clean surfaces.
Standard Precautions
Assume all bodily fluids are infectious.
Sharps Disposal
Immediate disposal of contaminated needles.
Body Fluid Composition
Human body primarily consists of water.
Dehydration
, Inadequate systemic fluid volume in the body.
Signs of Dehydration
Includes tachycardia and dry mucous membranes.
Overhydration
Excess systemic fluid volume in the body.
IV Fluid Composition
IV solutions are sterilized and balanced.
Crystalloid Solutions
Dissolved crystals that alter fluid levels.
Colloid Solutions
Large molecules that remain in vascular system.
Isotonic Solutions
Equal sodium concentration as cells.
Hypotonic Solutions
Lower sodium concentration, hydrates cells.
Hypertonic Solutions
Higher sodium concentration, pulls fluid into vessels.
Oxygen-Carrying Solutions
Synthetic substitutes for whole blood.
IV Therapy
Involves cannulation of a vein.
Assembling Equipment
Prepare necessary items before IV administration.
IV Solution Bags
Must be used within 24 hours once opened.
Microdrip Set
Delivers 60 drops per mL.
Macrodrip Set
Delivers 10 or 15 drops per mL.
Therapy Techniques Questions With
Answers
Vascular Access
Technique for patients in unstable conditions.
Online Medical Control
Direct approval for medication administration.
Standing Orders
Pre-established protocols for medication use.
Medication Check
Verification process before drug administration.
Medical Asepsis
Prevention of patient contamination during procedures.
Sterile Technique
Elimination of all living organisms from equipment.
Antiseptics
Substances used before invasive procedures.
Disinfectants
Toxic agents used to clean surfaces.
Standard Precautions
Assume all bodily fluids are infectious.
Sharps Disposal
Immediate disposal of contaminated needles.
Body Fluid Composition
Human body primarily consists of water.
Dehydration
, Inadequate systemic fluid volume in the body.
Signs of Dehydration
Includes tachycardia and dry mucous membranes.
Overhydration
Excess systemic fluid volume in the body.
IV Fluid Composition
IV solutions are sterilized and balanced.
Crystalloid Solutions
Dissolved crystals that alter fluid levels.
Colloid Solutions
Large molecules that remain in vascular system.
Isotonic Solutions
Equal sodium concentration as cells.
Hypotonic Solutions
Lower sodium concentration, hydrates cells.
Hypertonic Solutions
Higher sodium concentration, pulls fluid into vessels.
Oxygen-Carrying Solutions
Synthetic substitutes for whole blood.
IV Therapy
Involves cannulation of a vein.
Assembling Equipment
Prepare necessary items before IV administration.
IV Solution Bags
Must be used within 24 hours once opened.
Microdrip Set
Delivers 60 drops per mL.
Macrodrip Set
Delivers 10 or 15 drops per mL.
