IV Therapy Study Guide | 80 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Latest Update | Verified

What population can the IV certified LPN nurse *NOT* administer intravenous therapy to? - neonates What form of IV medication can the IV certified LPN *NOT* administer? - IV push or IV bolus What type of drugs can the IV certified LPN *NOT* administer and/or infuse? - antineoplastic drugs (chemotherapy) True or False: The IV certified LPN *CANNOT* access a central venous device such as an implanted port. - True. However, if the port has already been accessed by an RN or licensed healthcare provider, the LPN may flush the port or draw blood from it as per the physician's order. What should the IV certified LPN do if he/she is asked to hang a bag of blood for infusion? - Refuse. It is out of the scope of practice for the IV certified LPN to infuse blood or blood products. What should the IV certified LPN do if he/she is asked to remove a central venous catheter? - Refuse. It is out of the scope of practice for the IV certified LPN to remove central venous catheters. Is it within the scope of practice for the IV certified LPN to administer premixed drugs? - Yes. However, it is out of the scope of practice for the IV certified LPN to mix or add drugs to the fluid container of an existing intravenous infusio