RELIAS IV THERAPY AND INFUSION
SAFETY EXAM QUESTION AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A INSTANT
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1. What is the primary purpose of using an infusion pump?
A. Increase flow rate beyond gravity
B. Prevent air embolism only
C. Deliver fluids and medications at a precise rate
D. Eliminate the need for IV site assessment
Infusion pumps ensure accurate, controlled delivery of IV fluids
and medications, reducing medication errors.
2. Which gauge IV catheter is most appropriate for rapid fluid
resuscitation?
A. 24 gauge
B. 22 gauge
C. 18 gauge
D. 25 gauge
Larger bore catheters such as 18 gauge allow rapid infusion of
fluids and blood products.
,3. What is the first action if infiltration is suspected?
A. Apply heat
B. Stop the infusion
C. Flush the IV
D. Elevate the limb after restarting infusion
Stopping the infusion immediately prevents further fluid leakage
into surrounding tissue.
4. Phlebitis is best described as:
A. Infection of the bloodstream
B. Inflammation of the vein
C. Air in the circulatory system
D. Clot formation at the IV tip
Phlebitis refers specifically to inflammation of the vein, often
caused by mechanical or chemical irritation.
5. Which solution is considered isotonic?
A. 0.45% normal saline
B. 0.9% normal saline
C. D5W after metabolism
D. 3% saline
0.9% normal saline has the same osmolarity as blood plasma.
6. What is the most common cause of catheter-related bloodstream
infections?
A. Poor hand hygiene
B. Prolonged catheter use
C. Improper skin antisepsis
D. Breaks in aseptic technique
, Breaks in aseptic technique during insertion or care are the
leading cause of infection.
7. When administering IV potassium, which safety rule is essential?
A. Give IV push
B. Dilute and infuse slowly
C. Administer via peripheral IV rapidly
D. Mix with blood products
IV potassium must always be diluted and infused slowly to
prevent cardiac complications.
8. What complication can result from air entering the IV line?
A. Phlebitis
B. Air embolism
C. Infiltration
D. Hematoma
Air embolism occurs when air enters the bloodstream and can be
life-threatening.
9. Which site should be avoided for peripheral IV insertion?
A. Non-dominant arm
B. Vein distal to a previous site
C. Arm with a dialysis fistula
D. Forearm vein
An arm with a dialysis fistula must be preserved and should not
be used for IV access.
10. What does extravasation refer to?
A. Leakage of non-vesicant fluid
B. Leakage of vesicant medication into tissue
C. Blood leakage at insertion
SAFETY EXAM QUESTION AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the primary purpose of using an infusion pump?
A. Increase flow rate beyond gravity
B. Prevent air embolism only
C. Deliver fluids and medications at a precise rate
D. Eliminate the need for IV site assessment
Infusion pumps ensure accurate, controlled delivery of IV fluids
and medications, reducing medication errors.
2. Which gauge IV catheter is most appropriate for rapid fluid
resuscitation?
A. 24 gauge
B. 22 gauge
C. 18 gauge
D. 25 gauge
Larger bore catheters such as 18 gauge allow rapid infusion of
fluids and blood products.
,3. What is the first action if infiltration is suspected?
A. Apply heat
B. Stop the infusion
C. Flush the IV
D. Elevate the limb after restarting infusion
Stopping the infusion immediately prevents further fluid leakage
into surrounding tissue.
4. Phlebitis is best described as:
A. Infection of the bloodstream
B. Inflammation of the vein
C. Air in the circulatory system
D. Clot formation at the IV tip
Phlebitis refers specifically to inflammation of the vein, often
caused by mechanical or chemical irritation.
5. Which solution is considered isotonic?
A. 0.45% normal saline
B. 0.9% normal saline
C. D5W after metabolism
D. 3% saline
0.9% normal saline has the same osmolarity as blood plasma.
6. What is the most common cause of catheter-related bloodstream
infections?
A. Poor hand hygiene
B. Prolonged catheter use
C. Improper skin antisepsis
D. Breaks in aseptic technique
, Breaks in aseptic technique during insertion or care are the
leading cause of infection.
7. When administering IV potassium, which safety rule is essential?
A. Give IV push
B. Dilute and infuse slowly
C. Administer via peripheral IV rapidly
D. Mix with blood products
IV potassium must always be diluted and infused slowly to
prevent cardiac complications.
8. What complication can result from air entering the IV line?
A. Phlebitis
B. Air embolism
C. Infiltration
D. Hematoma
Air embolism occurs when air enters the bloodstream and can be
life-threatening.
9. Which site should be avoided for peripheral IV insertion?
A. Non-dominant arm
B. Vein distal to a previous site
C. Arm with a dialysis fistula
D. Forearm vein
An arm with a dialysis fistula must be preserved and should not
be used for IV access.
10. What does extravasation refer to?
A. Leakage of non-vesicant fluid
B. Leakage of vesicant medication into tissue
C. Blood leakage at insertion
