Nursing Care in Intravenous Medication Administration and Transfusion Management Quiz

Commonly chosen for easy access and reduced complications.

Refers to administering substances directly into veins for rapid effect.

VADs are not designed for stimulating muscles; they provide a route for medication delivery.

Preferable site due to lower infection risk and ease of access.

Ensures the needle is in a blood vessel by observing blood flow back into the syringe or tubing.

Optimal angle for successful catheter insertion into a vein.

Commonly used to treat low blood volume.

Prevents complications caused by fluid leakage into surrounding tissues.

Inflammation of the vein, often indicated by redness at the insertion site.

Clears air from the tubing and ensures proper fluid delivery.

Frequently chosen for its accessibility in pediatric cases.

A commonly used size for peripheral venous access.

Increases the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood in cases of low hemoglobin.

Accessible and quickly reached in emergency situations.

Indicates excess fluid in the lungs, a potential consequence of fluid overload.

Higher osmolarity compared to blood, used for specific medical indications.

Potential reaction leading to a drop in blood pressure.

Matches blood osmolarity, preventing cell damage or swelling.

Boosts oxygen-carrying capacity of blood.

A decrease in platelet count, a possible reaction to transfusion.

Helps trap air in the right atrium, preventing it from traveling to vital organs.

Minimizes the risk of bacterial entry into the bloodstream.

Excessive fluid volume in the circulatory system, potentially causing cardiac overload.

Prevents further infiltration of potentially harmful substances into tissues.

Ensures a consistent and controlled rate of medication or fluid administration.