ADMINISTERING INTRAVENOUS
SOLUTIONS AND EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS { GRADED A+}
Hypertonic Solution - ✔✔5% dextrose in 0.45% saline, used for
postoperative maintenance.
Y Administration Set - ✔✔Tubing to infuse blood and saline
separately.
Microdrip Infusion Set - ✔✔Delivers 60 gtt/mL, suitable for infants.
Piggyback IV Setup - ✔✔Secondary bag slightly higher, all clamps
open for proper function.
Normal Saline - ✔✔The only solution used with blood transfusions.
, Intermittent Infusion Device - ✔✔For ambulatory patients needing
periodic IV medications.
IV Infusion Pump Check - ✔✔Every 1 to 2 hours for proper function.
Speed Shock - ✔✔Symptoms include lightheadedness, flushed face,
rapid infusion.
PICC Line Care - ✔✔Avoid taking BP on the arm with the PICC line.
Subclavian Catheter Placement - ✔✔Verify placement with chest
radiograph before fluid infusion.
Infiltration - ✔✔Leakage of fluid/medication into tissue, indicated by
pale, puffy skin.
Phlebitis - ✔✔Vessel irritation causing redness, warmth, swelling at IV
site.
Air Embolus Management - ✔✔Turn patient left side, lower head of
bed to prevent lung entry.
SOLUTIONS AND EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS { GRADED A+}
Hypertonic Solution - ✔✔5% dextrose in 0.45% saline, used for
postoperative maintenance.
Y Administration Set - ✔✔Tubing to infuse blood and saline
separately.
Microdrip Infusion Set - ✔✔Delivers 60 gtt/mL, suitable for infants.
Piggyback IV Setup - ✔✔Secondary bag slightly higher, all clamps
open for proper function.
Normal Saline - ✔✔The only solution used with blood transfusions.
, Intermittent Infusion Device - ✔✔For ambulatory patients needing
periodic IV medications.
IV Infusion Pump Check - ✔✔Every 1 to 2 hours for proper function.
Speed Shock - ✔✔Symptoms include lightheadedness, flushed face,
rapid infusion.
PICC Line Care - ✔✔Avoid taking BP on the arm with the PICC line.
Subclavian Catheter Placement - ✔✔Verify placement with chest
radiograph before fluid infusion.
Infiltration - ✔✔Leakage of fluid/medication into tissue, indicated by
pale, puffy skin.
Phlebitis - ✔✔Vessel irritation causing redness, warmth, swelling at IV
site.
Air Embolus Management - ✔✔Turn patient left side, lower head of
bed to prevent lung entry.
