Description

KVO
The primary chemical component within the body; accounts for 50-70% of adult body weight
A type of IV solution capable of freely crossing capillary walls; administration results in quick, but short-term, plasma expansion; clear solutions that do not contain protein
COLLOIDS / A type of IV solution with particles too large to pass through semipermeable membranes; contain proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids; usually have a cloudy appearance
A colloid that is derived from human blood
Movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of lower concentration of particles to an area of greater concentration
The amount of pressure needed to draw a solvent across a membrane
The concentration of solute particles contained in a unit volume of solvent; Normal range is 275 mOsm/L to 295 mOsm/L
The total number of solute particles in a unit weight of solvent; Normal is approximately 285 mOsm/kg
Another term for osmolality, this can be thought of as a solution's "pulling power"; isotonic, hypotonic, or hypertonic
Tonicity of this type of IV fluid is the same as that of body fluids; these fluids expand intravascular space without causing fluid shifts
Tonicity of this type of IV fluid is lower than that of body fluids; administration results in fluid shifts from the intravascular space into the intracellular and interstitial spaces
Tonicity of this type of IV fluid is greater than that of body fluids; administration results in fluid shifts out of the cell and into the intravascular space
Fluid within the cells; constitutes approximately 2/3 to 3/4 of total body fluid
Fluid in plasma (intravascular space) and interstitial spaces; constitutes approximately 1/4 to 1/3 of total body fluid
The rupturing of a cell; can result from rapid or over-administration of hypotonic solutions
The tonicity of 5% Dextrose in Water (D5W) once the solution is infused and the dextrose is metabolized
A patient receiving 5% Dextrose in Water (D5W) is at risk for developing this condition as potassium shifts from ECF to ICF during cellular use of glucose
An isotonic solution that contains Na, Cl, K, Ca, and lactate
The only IV fluid compatible with blood transfusions
A common bacterial source of cellulitis
A potential complication of IV therapy; may be in the form of air, blood clot, or catheter
A potential complication of IV therapy that can occur if an IV push dose of a medication is administered too rapidly
Symptoms of this complication include acute dyspnea, moist rales, bounding pulses, hypertension, and JVD
If peripheral IV access cannot be obtained in an emergency situation, this type of access should be attempted immediately
gtts/mL; 10, 15, 20, and 60 are most common
A common cause of pain related to IV therapy; may be caused by administration of irritating or cold IV fluids

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