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Which of the following steps is necessary when a patient is prepared for an IV solution? - correct ans:A.
Shaving the hair from the site
,B. Selecting a proximal site in an extremity
C. Applying a tourniquet 4-6 inches above the selected site
D. Vigorously taping and massaging the selected vein.
ANS: C
No Shaving needed
Most distal site
Do not tap or massage vein
Why is the IV push considered a dangerous method by which to adminster medications? (select all that
apply) - correct ans:A. It does not allow time to correct errors
B. It may be irritating to the lining of the blood vessels
C. It can cause pain and abscesses
D. It can cause sloughing of tissue
ANS: ABCD
What should the nurse do when discontinuing a peripheral IV? - correct ans:A. Withdrawl the catheter
quickly
B. Keep the hub perpendicular to the skin
C. Apply pressure to the site for 1 minute
D. Inspect the catheter for intactness after removal
ANS: D
Don't reinsert
Do not want fragments of the catheter
True or False? Intravenous therapy is a method of replacing fliud and electrolytes into the blood stream
rather than the digestive system. - correct ans:ANS: True
When considering an IV site which one of these are true? - correct ans:A. Avoid areas easily bumped in
the elderly and children (like the wrists)
B.Always start with proximal and move more distal
, C. Avoid any site which appears infected
D. Avoid any site with a graph or mastectomy
ANS: ACD
Always start more distal
True or Flase? Infiltration occurs when IV fluid enters the surrounding tissie around the venipuncture
site? - correct ans:ANS: True
In order to discontinue an IV line, the nurse should obtain which item from the supply area for applying
pressure to the site after removing an IV catheter? - correct ans:A. Elastic wrap
B. Betadine swab
C. Adhesive bandage
D. Sterile 2x2 gauze
ANS: D
Only one that makes sense because this applys pressure and getting any blood from removing
What is the best size of IV? - correct ans:A. The largest one you can feel comfortably insert in the patient
B. The smallest you can find
C. The smallest gauge to accomplish therapy
D. The largest gauge your facility has.
ANS: C because you want the medication to flow as fast as it can with still being in catheter proameters
What materials are necessary when preparing to start an IV? - correct ans:A. Gloves
B. Gown
C. IV catheter
D. Saline Flush
E Eye protection
F Mask
G Primed saline lock
VERIFIED {2026-2027} VERSION
EXAMS With Comprehensive
Questions and Well Elaborated
Correct Answers GRADED A+
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Online Class Management (Full Course Support)
Exam Preparation & Study Materials
Assignments and Coursework Support
Essays and Research Papers
Discussion Posts and Replies
Which of the following steps is necessary when a patient is prepared for an IV solution? - correct ans:A.
Shaving the hair from the site
,B. Selecting a proximal site in an extremity
C. Applying a tourniquet 4-6 inches above the selected site
D. Vigorously taping and massaging the selected vein.
ANS: C
No Shaving needed
Most distal site
Do not tap or massage vein
Why is the IV push considered a dangerous method by which to adminster medications? (select all that
apply) - correct ans:A. It does not allow time to correct errors
B. It may be irritating to the lining of the blood vessels
C. It can cause pain and abscesses
D. It can cause sloughing of tissue
ANS: ABCD
What should the nurse do when discontinuing a peripheral IV? - correct ans:A. Withdrawl the catheter
quickly
B. Keep the hub perpendicular to the skin
C. Apply pressure to the site for 1 minute
D. Inspect the catheter for intactness after removal
ANS: D
Don't reinsert
Do not want fragments of the catheter
True or False? Intravenous therapy is a method of replacing fliud and electrolytes into the blood stream
rather than the digestive system. - correct ans:ANS: True
When considering an IV site which one of these are true? - correct ans:A. Avoid areas easily bumped in
the elderly and children (like the wrists)
B.Always start with proximal and move more distal
, C. Avoid any site which appears infected
D. Avoid any site with a graph or mastectomy
ANS: ACD
Always start more distal
True or Flase? Infiltration occurs when IV fluid enters the surrounding tissie around the venipuncture
site? - correct ans:ANS: True
In order to discontinue an IV line, the nurse should obtain which item from the supply area for applying
pressure to the site after removing an IV catheter? - correct ans:A. Elastic wrap
B. Betadine swab
C. Adhesive bandage
D. Sterile 2x2 gauze
ANS: D
Only one that makes sense because this applys pressure and getting any blood from removing
What is the best size of IV? - correct ans:A. The largest one you can feel comfortably insert in the patient
B. The smallest you can find
C. The smallest gauge to accomplish therapy
D. The largest gauge your facility has.
ANS: C because you want the medication to flow as fast as it can with still being in catheter proameters
What materials are necessary when preparing to start an IV? - correct ans:A. Gloves
B. Gown
C. IV catheter
D. Saline Flush
E Eye protection
F Mask
G Primed saline lock
