IV Therapy-Clinical Solutions Course
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Which statement accurately describes the difference between arteries and veins? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Arteries (excluding the pulmonary artery)
Which of the following criteria should be used when selecting the gauge of a peripheral IV
catheter? - CORRECT ANSWER - Use the smallest gauge catheter that will accommodate
the type of IV therapy
Which is the correct angle for insertion of a peripheral IV catheter? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 10-30 degrees
A catheter embolism can be caused by... - CORRECT ANSWER - An unsuccessful initial
insertion followed by rethreading of the needle into the catheter and successful reattempted
venipuncture
You mix two medications in a syringe and notice a precipitate. This indicates: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Physical incompatibility
A peripheral catheter is - CORRECT ANSWER - A small (2 inches or shorter) IV access
device that begins and ends in a extremity
Flushing an IV with D5W after giving Dilantin is acceptable - CORRECT ANSWER -
False
Phlebitis is - CORRECT ANSWER - An inflammation of the vein caused by mechanical,
chemical, or bacterial injury
, The layer of a bein that allows blood cells and platelets to flow smoothly is - CORRECT
ANSWER - Tunica Intima
Which of the following statements about the midline catheter is true? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The midline catheter is longer than 3 inches and its tip resides below the axilla
Identify which meds are monitored with peak/trough levels - CORRECT ANSWER -
Gentamicin, Tobramycin, Vancomycin
Which of the following statements accurately describes the two distinct compartments of body
fluids? - CORRECT ANSWER - The extracelluar fluids include the interstitial and
intravascular fluids
If you detect signs of symptoms of a transfusion reaction, the first thing you should do is... -
CORRECT ANSWER - Stop the infusion
To decrease the pain during insertion of an IV catheter, you should... - CORRECT
ANSWER - Penetrate the epidermis and dermis quickly
When applying a tourniquet to distend the vein intended for veinipuncture, you should... -
CORRECT ANSWER - Apply the tourniquet approximately 2-6 inches above the intended
site for a period of 1-2 minutes and check the radial pulse
The IV fluid that has the same osmolality as blood plasma is... - CORRECT ANSWER -
Isotonic Solution
The one way to prevent extravasation is by... - CORRECT ANSWER - Using an existing
IV catheter only after potency has been assured
Per the CDC Guideline, IV sites must be discontinued and changed every... - CORRECT
ANSWER - 96 hours or unless contaminated or complication are noted
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Which statement accurately describes the difference between arteries and veins? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Arteries (excluding the pulmonary artery)
Which of the following criteria should be used when selecting the gauge of a peripheral IV
catheter? - CORRECT ANSWER - Use the smallest gauge catheter that will accommodate
the type of IV therapy
Which is the correct angle for insertion of a peripheral IV catheter? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 10-30 degrees
A catheter embolism can be caused by... - CORRECT ANSWER - An unsuccessful initial
insertion followed by rethreading of the needle into the catheter and successful reattempted
venipuncture
You mix two medications in a syringe and notice a precipitate. This indicates: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Physical incompatibility
A peripheral catheter is - CORRECT ANSWER - A small (2 inches or shorter) IV access
device that begins and ends in a extremity
Flushing an IV with D5W after giving Dilantin is acceptable - CORRECT ANSWER -
False
Phlebitis is - CORRECT ANSWER - An inflammation of the vein caused by mechanical,
chemical, or bacterial injury
, The layer of a bein that allows blood cells and platelets to flow smoothly is - CORRECT
ANSWER - Tunica Intima
Which of the following statements about the midline catheter is true? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The midline catheter is longer than 3 inches and its tip resides below the axilla
Identify which meds are monitored with peak/trough levels - CORRECT ANSWER -
Gentamicin, Tobramycin, Vancomycin
Which of the following statements accurately describes the two distinct compartments of body
fluids? - CORRECT ANSWER - The extracelluar fluids include the interstitial and
intravascular fluids
If you detect signs of symptoms of a transfusion reaction, the first thing you should do is... -
CORRECT ANSWER - Stop the infusion
To decrease the pain during insertion of an IV catheter, you should... - CORRECT
ANSWER - Penetrate the epidermis and dermis quickly
When applying a tourniquet to distend the vein intended for veinipuncture, you should... -
CORRECT ANSWER - Apply the tourniquet approximately 2-6 inches above the intended
site for a period of 1-2 minutes and check the radial pulse
The IV fluid that has the same osmolality as blood plasma is... - CORRECT ANSWER -
Isotonic Solution
The one way to prevent extravasation is by... - CORRECT ANSWER - Using an existing
IV catheter only after potency has been assured
Per the CDC Guideline, IV sites must be discontinued and changed every... - CORRECT
ANSWER - 96 hours or unless contaminated or complication are noted
