IV Therapy & Fluid Balance

Framework (5 modules):

• IV access — peripheral, midline, PICC, and central line, and when to question a peripheral order

• Recognizing site complications — infiltration, extravasation, phlebitis, and line infection signs

• Rates, pumps, and when to question an order — maintenance vs. bolus, and trusting the pump less than your judgment

• Reading fluid balance — overload vs. deficit signs, and why daily weights need consistent technique

• Electrolytes and special considerations — potassium safety, compatibility, and central-access-only situations

Practice Lab — IV Therapy & Fluid Balance Practice Lab (5 drills):

• Right access for the job — 7 scenarios routed to Peripheral IV / Midline / PICC / Central Line

• Spot the complication — 6 findings matched to Infiltration / Extravasation / Phlebitis / Possible Line Infection

• Question the rate? — 7 orders classified as proceed vs. double-check

• Overload or deficit? — 8 scenarios sorted into overload / deficit / balanced

• IV safety check — 7 true/false fundamentals, including potassium and pump-alarm safety