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A solid swelling of clotted blood within the
Hematoma
tissues
Leakage of intravenous solution or med-
Infiltration
ication into extravascular tissue
d/c IV; elevate extremity, cold compress
Treatment for infiltration
<30 mins, heat if >30 mins
Phlebitis Inflammation of a vein
Treatment for phlebitis d/c IV; apply warm, moist heat to site
Inflammation of a vein associated with
Thrombophlebitis
clot formation
Leakage of fluid into the surrounding tis-
sues of an IV site that happens when
Extravasation
the catheter has come out of the blood
vessel but is still in the nearby tissue
Systemic complication caused by too
rapid or excessive infusion of fluids. The
Circulatory Overload (fluid volume ex-
excess fluid can result in pulmonary ede-
cess)
ma and it can lead to electrolyte imbal-
ance in the body
Slow rate of infusion to TKVO; notify
Treatment of fluid volume excess RN/physician; raise head of bed and
monitor vitals; initiate O2 PRN
The presence of air in the veins, which
Air embolism can lead to cardiac arrest if it enters the
heart
Intravenous catheter inserted periph-
Peripheral IV (PVAD) erally. Common/preferred method for
short-term IV therapy
Intravenous catheter that is inserted into
a large vein the central circulation sys-
Central IV (CVAD)
tem, where the tip of the catheter termi-
nates in the superior vena cava
Intravenous access device inserted into
Central Venous Catheter (CVC)
large veins such as the subclavian, jugu-
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100% Correct Detailed Answers Guaranteed Pass!!
A solid swelling of clotted blood within the
Hematoma
tissues
Leakage of intravenous solution or med-
Infiltration
ication into extravascular tissue
d/c IV; elevate extremity, cold compress
Treatment for infiltration
<30 mins, heat if >30 mins
Phlebitis Inflammation of a vein
Treatment for phlebitis d/c IV; apply warm, moist heat to site
Inflammation of a vein associated with
Thrombophlebitis
clot formation
Leakage of fluid into the surrounding tis-
sues of an IV site that happens when
Extravasation
the catheter has come out of the blood
vessel but is still in the nearby tissue
Systemic complication caused by too
rapid or excessive infusion of fluids. The
Circulatory Overload (fluid volume ex-
excess fluid can result in pulmonary ede-
cess)
ma and it can lead to electrolyte imbal-
ance in the body
Slow rate of infusion to TKVO; notify
Treatment of fluid volume excess RN/physician; raise head of bed and
monitor vitals; initiate O2 PRN
The presence of air in the veins, which
Air embolism can lead to cardiac arrest if it enters the
heart
Intravenous catheter inserted periph-
Peripheral IV (PVAD) erally. Common/preferred method for
short-term IV therapy
Intravenous catheter that is inserted into
a large vein the central circulation sys-
Central IV (CVAD)
tem, where the tip of the catheter termi-
nates in the superior vena cava
Intravenous access device inserted into
Central Venous Catheter (CVC)
large veins such as the subclavian, jugu-
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