IV Therapy (Exam 1) MS

What is one of the primary purposes of IV therapy?

• To maintain fluid balance

• To increase blood pressure

• To reduce body temperature

• To enhance muscle growth

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of IV therapy?

• Maintain electrolyte balance

• Administer medications

• Administer blood products

• Increase appetite

Who prescribes the type of IV fluid, volume to infuse, and rate?

• Nurse

• Provider

• Patient

• Pharmacist

At what rate is 0.9% sodium chloride IV infused on a continuous basis?

• 50ml/hr

• 100ml/hr

• 150ml/hr

• 200ml/hr

How much 0.9% sodium chloride is given intermittently over 3 hours?

• 250ml

• 500ml

• 750ml

• 1000ml

What is the purpose of a fluid bolus?

• To increase blood pressure

• To replace fluid loss from dehydration, shock, hemorrhage, burns, trauma

• To reduce fever

• To improve digestion

What size catheter is used to maintain a rapid rate during a fluid bolus?

• 16g or smaller

• 18g or larger

• 20g or larger

• 22g or smaller

How are medications administered as an IV bolus?

• In large amounts over a long time

• In small amounts of solution concentrated or diluted over a short time (1-2min)

• In large amounts of solution diluted over a short time

• In small amounts over a long time

What is one advantage of rapid absorption and onset of action?

• It allows for immediate correction of errors.

• It maintains surgical asepsis.

• It provides constant therapeutic blood levels.

• It causes irritation to SQ and muscle tissue.

Which of the following is a disadvantage related to fluid overload?

• Less irritation to SQ and muscle tissue.

• Rapid absorption and onset of action.

• Failure to maintain surgical asepsis.

• Large volume of solution or rapid infusion rate.