IV Exam
The _____ the gauge of the needle, the larger the diameter of the needle. -
ANS-smaller
The _____ veins are used for peripheral IV therapy. - ANS-superficial
When using an over-the-needle catheter, back flow of blood may occur before the
catheter is completely in the vein because the needle is _____ than the catheter. -
ANS-longer
The number of venipuncture attempts by a nurse to initiate IV therapy should be limited
to ____ attempts. - ANS-2 (says answer key, but Pennington said 3)
The nurse should utilize the most ________ veins first to initiate IV therapy. - ANS-distal
Clients receiving IV fluids at high infusion rates must be monitored closely for ______. -
ANS-circulatory overload (CHF); pulmonary edema
If an IV fluid bag is allowed to run dry, it may cause a _____ to form at the tip of the IV
cannula. - ANS-clot
If the nurse faces difficulty flushing an IV line, the nurse should never _____ the fluid
through the IV line. - ANS-force/push
An irritating infusate/medication is a potential cause of _____ phlebitis. - ANS-chemical
Inserting an IV catheter that is too large for the selected vein is a potential cause of
_____ phlebitis. - ANS-mechanical
The accumulation of IV solution in the tissue, which causes vasoconstriction, tissue
necrosis and tissue sloughing is known as _____. - ANS-extravasation
When infiltration of IV fluid occurs, the extremity should be _____ and a _____, moist
compress applied to the site. - ANS-elevated
warm
If a systemic reaction occurs while a nurse is administering an IV medication, the nurse
should _____ the infusion. - ANS-stop
The _____ the gauge of the needle, the larger the diameter of the needle. -
ANS-smaller
The _____ veins are used for peripheral IV therapy. - ANS-superficial
When using an over-the-needle catheter, back flow of blood may occur before the
catheter is completely in the vein because the needle is _____ than the catheter. -
ANS-longer
The number of venipuncture attempts by a nurse to initiate IV therapy should be limited
to ____ attempts. - ANS-2 (says answer key, but Pennington said 3)
The nurse should utilize the most ________ veins first to initiate IV therapy. - ANS-distal
Clients receiving IV fluids at high infusion rates must be monitored closely for ______. -
ANS-circulatory overload (CHF); pulmonary edema
If an IV fluid bag is allowed to run dry, it may cause a _____ to form at the tip of the IV
cannula. - ANS-clot
If the nurse faces difficulty flushing an IV line, the nurse should never _____ the fluid
through the IV line. - ANS-force/push
An irritating infusate/medication is a potential cause of _____ phlebitis. - ANS-chemical
Inserting an IV catheter that is too large for the selected vein is a potential cause of
_____ phlebitis. - ANS-mechanical
The accumulation of IV solution in the tissue, which causes vasoconstriction, tissue
necrosis and tissue sloughing is known as _____. - ANS-extravasation
When infiltration of IV fluid occurs, the extremity should be _____ and a _____, moist
compress applied to the site. - ANS-elevated
warm
If a systemic reaction occurs while a nurse is administering an IV medication, the nurse
should _____ the infusion. - ANS-stop
