Routes For Fluid Administration - Answershttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/563/routes-for-fluid-administration-answersWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part II) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2/3 NVQ, and beyond), and to use as a reference afterwards.Apren-USTelligent Community 10Routes For Fluid Administration - Answershttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/563/routes-for-fluid-administration-answersMon, 20 Apr 2009 07:40:33 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:e2d426e2-9d55-47ba-913b-576077082387Arlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/563/routes-for-fluid-administration-answers#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 2 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/20/2009 7:40:33 AM<br /> <p><strong>ANSWERS</strong></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li><b>List 6 routes for fluid administration.</b> <ul> <li>Oral. </li> <li>Intravenous. </li> <li>Intraperitoneal. </li> <li>Subcutaneous. </li> <li>Intramedullary. </li> <li>Rectal. </li> </ul> </li> <li><b>What are the advantages of oral rehydration? </b> <ul> <li>Simple and inexpensive since minimal equipment and expertise required. </li> <li>The owner can perform this at home. </li> <li>Large volumes of fluid can be administered. </li> <li>Most types of fluid may be used due to selective absorption. </li> </ul> </li> <li><b>What are the disadvantages of oral rehydration? </b> <ul> <li>Slow absorption rate. </li> <li>Contraindicated in vomiting patients. </li> <li>Unsuitable in cases of circulatory shock. </li> <li>Time consuming and may be stressful for the patient if force is required. </li> <li>Danger of aspiration pneumonia if fluid administered by syringe. </li> <li>Only suitable for mildly dehydrated animals. </li> </ul> </li> <li><b>What are the advantages of subcutaneous fluid therapy? </b> <ul> <li>Simple, quick and inexpensive. </li> <li>Useful in small animals such as hamsters where intravenous fluid therapy is impossible. </li> </ul> </li> <li><b>What are the disadvantages of subcutaneous fluid therapy?</b> <ul> <li>Slow rate of absorption. </li> <li>Unsuitable in cases of circulatory shock. </li> <li>Painful. Irritation and sepsis may result. </li> <li>Contraindicated if the skin is devitalised. </li> <li>A limited range of fluids may be used (isotonic only). </li> <li>Only small volumes of fluid can be administered (10-12mls/kg per injection site). </li> <li>Only suitable in cases of mild dehydration. </li> </ul> </li> <li><b>What are the 2 main dangers associated with intraperitoneal fluid administration?</b> <ul> <li>Peritonitis. </li> <li>Risk of puncturing an abdominal organ. </li> </ul> </li> <li><b>What is the only method of fluid administration suitable for use in cases of circulatory shock?</b><br />Intravenous fluid therapy. </li> <li><b>Intravenous administration is the only possible route for certain therapeutic fluids; which ones? </b> <ul> <li>Colloids. </li> <li>Hypertonic solutions. </li> </ul> </li> <li><b>What are the 2 main risks associated with intravenous fluid therapy?</b> <ul> <li>Thrombophlebitis. </li> <li>Overtransfusion (particular risk if renal function is impaired). </li> </ul> </li> <li><b>What veins are most suitable for the placement of an intravenous catheter?</b> <ul> <li>Cephalic. </li> <li>Saphenous. </li> <li>Jugular. </li> <li>The marginal ear vein in rabbits. </li> </ul> </li> <li><b>What sites are suitable for intramedullary (intraosseous) fluid therapy? </b> <ul> <li>The greater tubercle of the humerus. </li> <li>Proximal medial tibia. </li> <li>The tibial tuberosity. </li> <li>The wing of the ileum. </li> </ul> <br />Note: A Key Notes table - Routes For Fluid Therapy - accompanies this module. </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div> Routes For Fluid Administration - Answershttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/563/routes-for-fluid-administration-answers/revision/1Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:40:10 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:e2d426e2-9d55-47ba-913b-576077082387Arlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/563/routes-for-fluid-administration-answers#commentsRevision 1 posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 2 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/20/2009 7:40:10 AM<br /> <p><strong>ANSWERS</strong></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li><b>List 6 routes for fluid administration.</b> <ul> <li>Oral. </li> <li>Intravenous. </li> <li>Intraperitoneal. </li> <li>Subcutaneous. </li> <li>Intramedullary. </li> <li>Rectal. </li> </ul> </li> <li><b>What are the advantages of oral rehydration? </b> <ul> <li>Simple and inexpensive since minimal equipment and expertise required. </li> <li>The owner can perform this at home. </li> <li>Large volumes of fluid can be administered. </li> <li>Most types of fluid may be used due to selective absorption. </li> </ul> </li> <li><b>What are the disadvantages of oral rehydration? </b> <ul> <li>Slow absorption rate. </li> <li>Contraindicated in vomiting patients. </li> <li>Unsuitable in cases of circulatory shock. </li> <li>Time consuming and may be stressful for the patient if force is required. </li> <li>Danger of aspiration pneumonia if fluid administered by syringe. </li> <li>Only suitable for mildly dehydrated animals. </li> </ul> </li> <li><b>What are the advantages of subcutaneous fluid therapy? </b> <ul> <li>Simple, quick and inexpensive. </li> <li>Useful in small animals such as hamsters where intravenous fluid therapy is impossible. </li> </ul> </li> <li><b>What are the disadvantages of subcutaneous fluid therapy?</b> <ul> <li>Slow rate of absorption. </li> <li>Unsuitable in cases of circulatory shock. </li> <li>Painful. Irritation and sepsis may result. </li> <li>Contraindicated if the skin is devitalised. </li> <li>A limited range of fluids may be used (isotonic only). </li> <li>Only small volumes of fluid can be administered (10-12mls/kg per injection site). </li> <li>Only suitable in cases of mild dehydration. </li> </ul> </li> <li><b>What are the 2 main dangers associated with intraperitoneal fluid administration?</b> <ul> <li>Peritonitis. </li> <li>Risk of puncturing an abdominal organ. </li> </ul> </li> <li><b>What is the only method of fluid administration suitable for use in cases of circulatory shock?</b><br />Intravenous fluid therapy. </li> <li><b>Intravenous administration is the only possible route for certain therapeutic fluids; which ones? </b> <ul> <li>Colloids. </li> <li>Hypertonic solutions. </li> </ul> </li> <li><b>What are the 2 main risks associated with intravenous fluid therapy?</b> <ul> <li>Thrombophlebitis. </li> <li>Overtransfusion (particular risk if renal function is impaired). </li> </ul> </li> <li><b>What veins are most suitable for the placement of an intravenous catheter?</b> <ul> <li>Cephalic. </li> <li>Saphenous. </li> <li>Jugular. </li> <li>The marginal ear vein in rabbits. </li> </ul> </li> <li><b>What sites are suitable for intramedullary (intraosseous) fluid therapy? </b> <ul> <li>The greater tubercle of the humerus. </li> <li>Proximal medial tibia. </li> <li>The tibial tuberosity. </li> <li>The wing of the ileum. </li> </ul> Note: A Key Notes table - Routes For Fluid Therapy - accompanies this module. </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div>