NURS 225 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Superior Vena Cava, Glucose, Potassium Chloride
23 Dec 2019
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Intermittent iv infusions (e. g. iv piggyback, iv push) Used to administer medications and supplemental fluids. Intermittent peripheral infusion devices (aka saline or heparin locks): used to maintain venous access without the need for continuous infusion. Infusion can be stopped temporarily with iv clamps. Gtt/min, can be adjusted with a roller clamp. Too rapid of infusion without monitoring can lead to mild to severe adverse effects. Ns: 0. 45% nacl (half of normal saline or 0. 9% nacl) Ns: 3. 3% dextrose and 0. 3% nacl. Iv prescription order components: name of iv, name of medication to be added (if any, amount/volume to be administered. Check iv site as this medication is irritating. Do not inject upright into a solution or add kcl to a bag that is already infusing. Done on intake and output sheets (i&o) Central veins: 10% dextrose or more central veins include the superior vena cava triple-lumen, hickman, broviac and groshong catheters used.
