Saunders Nclex Pyramid Terms From Chapter 14 On Iv Therapy

Front 1

An obstruction caused by a bolus of air that enters the vein through an inadequately primed IV line, from a loose connection, during a tube change, or during removal of an IV line.

Back 1

Air Embolism

Front 2

An obstruction caused by breakage of the catheter tip during IV line insertion or removal.

Back 2

Catheter Embolism

Front 3

Solutions that are more concentrated or have a higher osmolality than body fluids.

Back 3

Hypertonic

Front 4

Solutions that are more dilute or have a lower osmolality than body fluids

Back 4

Hypotonic

Front 5

Seepage of IV fluid out of the veins and into the surrounding interstitial spaces.

Back 5

Infiltration

Front 6

Solutions that have the same osmolality as body fluids

Back 6

Isotonic

Front 7

An inflammation of the vein that can occur from mechanical or chemical (medication) trauma or from a local infection

Back 7

Phlebitis