Introduction to IV Therapy (Exam 1) dst, IV
Therapy equipment & supplies (EXAM 1)
dst UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Intravenous (IV) - CORRECT ANSWER - Is the administration of fluids or meds through
a vein
The goal of IV Therapy - CORRECT ANSWER - Achieved through fluid infusion, is to
maintain or regain fluid and electrolyte balance
What is found in IV fluids - CORRECT ANSWER - Glucose (Dextrose), water, saline
(sodium chloride or NACL), & selected electrolytes & salts
What is the most common solute components - CORRECT ANSWER - Dextrose and
Sodium Chloride
IV fluids is ordered by who ? - CORRECT ANSWER - MD, PA, and NP
Nurse delivers fluids / meds as ordered - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Nurse initiates, maintain, monitor, and discontinues infusions - CORRECT ANSWER -
True
Under no circumstances should the nurse ever perform any procedure or administer any product
unless he/she knows - CORRECT ANSWER - What it is, Why it is ordered, and how it
will affect the patient
,Is IVPB a part of a Louisiana LPN scope of work ? - CORRECT ANSWER - Yes, but it
depends on if the facility allows it.
KVO - CORRECT ANSWER - keep vein open (IV rate)
IV is used for ? - CORRECT ANSWER - Blood sampling, phlebotomy transfusion, fluid
volume replacement & maintenance, medication administration, blood / blood product
administration, nutritional supplementation, to keep a vein open for emergency or special use
What are the advantages of IV Therapy - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Provides route for
emergency access
2. provides route for unconscious patient (NPO)
3. Saves time for nurse
4. Avoids multiple sticks
5. Provides accurate dosing and a more rapid effect that is necessary during emergencies
what is the advantage of having a central line - CORRECT ANSWER - Avoids multiple
sticks
Disadvantages of IV therapy - CORRECT ANSWER - Local discomfort, infiltration,
sepsis, thrombosis, fluid overload, allergic reactions, transmission of Hep B/C & HIV
What is the 7 rights of medication administration ? - CORRECT ANSWER - Right patient,
right drug, right dose, right route, right time, right technique, and right documentation
How long does it take for IV medications to absorb into the body ? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 5 - 10 minutes
IV medication errors are very serious and due to what ? - CORRECT ANSWER - Rapid
absorption
, IV medications have a ___________ time frame before and after in which the medication must
be give. - CORRECT ANSWER - 30 minute
If it is not documented, it's is not what ? - CORRECT ANSWER - Done
What are the 3 checks to medication administration? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Read
label as you pull it from its location
2. Read label we comparing it with the MAR
3. Read label again before giving drug
If a medication error occur, what must the nurse never do ? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Never ignore or try to conceal it, to conceal it is dishonest and a breach of duty owed to the
patient.
What must a nurse do for an medication error ? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Notify MD
2. Complete appropriate forms and documentation
3. Follow employer protocol regarding medication errors
4. Patient has right to know about the error
How is a medication error documented ? - CORRECT ANSWER - Usually an incident
report, never in the medical record
When documenting the start of an IV, what must the nurse document ? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Solution ordered, gauge size (Jelco), site, dressing type, patients response,
time, rate of infusion, use of infusion device, and teaching
Joint commission for accreditation of healthcare organizations (JCAHO) - CORRECT
ANSWER - Accredits healthcare facilities to ensure quality patient care. And establishes
standards published in National patient safety goals
Therapy equipment & supplies (EXAM 1)
dst UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Intravenous (IV) - CORRECT ANSWER - Is the administration of fluids or meds through
a vein
The goal of IV Therapy - CORRECT ANSWER - Achieved through fluid infusion, is to
maintain or regain fluid and electrolyte balance
What is found in IV fluids - CORRECT ANSWER - Glucose (Dextrose), water, saline
(sodium chloride or NACL), & selected electrolytes & salts
What is the most common solute components - CORRECT ANSWER - Dextrose and
Sodium Chloride
IV fluids is ordered by who ? - CORRECT ANSWER - MD, PA, and NP
Nurse delivers fluids / meds as ordered - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Nurse initiates, maintain, monitor, and discontinues infusions - CORRECT ANSWER -
True
Under no circumstances should the nurse ever perform any procedure or administer any product
unless he/she knows - CORRECT ANSWER - What it is, Why it is ordered, and how it
will affect the patient
,Is IVPB a part of a Louisiana LPN scope of work ? - CORRECT ANSWER - Yes, but it
depends on if the facility allows it.
KVO - CORRECT ANSWER - keep vein open (IV rate)
IV is used for ? - CORRECT ANSWER - Blood sampling, phlebotomy transfusion, fluid
volume replacement & maintenance, medication administration, blood / blood product
administration, nutritional supplementation, to keep a vein open for emergency or special use
What are the advantages of IV Therapy - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Provides route for
emergency access
2. provides route for unconscious patient (NPO)
3. Saves time for nurse
4. Avoids multiple sticks
5. Provides accurate dosing and a more rapid effect that is necessary during emergencies
what is the advantage of having a central line - CORRECT ANSWER - Avoids multiple
sticks
Disadvantages of IV therapy - CORRECT ANSWER - Local discomfort, infiltration,
sepsis, thrombosis, fluid overload, allergic reactions, transmission of Hep B/C & HIV
What is the 7 rights of medication administration ? - CORRECT ANSWER - Right patient,
right drug, right dose, right route, right time, right technique, and right documentation
How long does it take for IV medications to absorb into the body ? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 5 - 10 minutes
IV medication errors are very serious and due to what ? - CORRECT ANSWER - Rapid
absorption
, IV medications have a ___________ time frame before and after in which the medication must
be give. - CORRECT ANSWER - 30 minute
If it is not documented, it's is not what ? - CORRECT ANSWER - Done
What are the 3 checks to medication administration? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Read
label as you pull it from its location
2. Read label we comparing it with the MAR
3. Read label again before giving drug
If a medication error occur, what must the nurse never do ? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Never ignore or try to conceal it, to conceal it is dishonest and a breach of duty owed to the
patient.
What must a nurse do for an medication error ? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Notify MD
2. Complete appropriate forms and documentation
3. Follow employer protocol regarding medication errors
4. Patient has right to know about the error
How is a medication error documented ? - CORRECT ANSWER - Usually an incident
report, never in the medical record
When documenting the start of an IV, what must the nurse document ? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Solution ordered, gauge size (Jelco), site, dressing type, patients response,
time, rate of infusion, use of infusion device, and teaching
Joint commission for accreditation of healthcare organizations (JCAHO) - CORRECT
ANSWER - Accredits healthcare facilities to ensure quality patient care. And establishes
standards published in National patient safety goals
