IV Certification Exam || with error-free answers.
What is the function of blood in homeostasis? correct answers -helps maintain acid base balance
in the body
What is the function of water in the human body? correct answers -Keeps a body a normal
temperature, regulates temp
-facilitates ionization of electrolytes
-acts as a solvent for variety of substances
Major organs involved in homeostasis? correct answers -lungs, kidneys, heart, adrenal glands
Name the IV therapy activities that can be delegated to an IV certified LPN. correct answers -
converting an IV cannula to a locked cannula (saline lock)
-start/inititating peripheral IV access
-monitoring blood transfusions
What types of dressings can be used for an IV site? correct answers -transparent/ semipermeable
membrane dressing
- gauze
What are intermittent infusion devices and what is the purpose to use them? correct answers -IV
pump (j loop) antibiotics or intermittent medications, IV piggy back infusions
-syringe pump
-IV push medications
Name a complications for an inaccurate flow rate. correct answers -Pulmonary edema
-Cannula occlusion
, -Inappropriate drug serum levels
1. What factors affect infusion flow rate? correct answers -phlebitis
-viscosity of fluid(denseness) how fast or slow it goes
-height of container
What potential complications need to be monitored for in a pediatric patient? correct answers -
fluid volume overload
-congestive heart failure
-risk of fluid and electrolyte imbalance
1. What is mechanical phlebitis? How can it be prevented? correct answers -Inflammatory
Response of the venous wall irritated by vasospasm and that causes injury from the stimulation
and friction of the vascular wall by the indwelling needle catheter
-Prevention: make sure to stabilize with arm board
What is the definition of a toxic reaction? correct answers - drug accumulation secondary to
inadequate distribution, metabolism, or excretion
-Patient to be concerned about: liver or kidney disease
What are the objectives on IV drug administration? correct answers -therapeutic reasons:
antibiotics
-diagnostics: CT or MRI
-prophylactic: giving meds to prevent something else from happening, like Benadryl before
blood transfusion
What is the LPN's role in blood transfusion? correct answers -monitor during transfusion
-obtain unit from blood blank
-Cross check identify data with RN before administration
What is the function of blood in homeostasis? correct answers -helps maintain acid base balance
in the body
What is the function of water in the human body? correct answers -Keeps a body a normal
temperature, regulates temp
-facilitates ionization of electrolytes
-acts as a solvent for variety of substances
Major organs involved in homeostasis? correct answers -lungs, kidneys, heart, adrenal glands
Name the IV therapy activities that can be delegated to an IV certified LPN. correct answers -
converting an IV cannula to a locked cannula (saline lock)
-start/inititating peripheral IV access
-monitoring blood transfusions
What types of dressings can be used for an IV site? correct answers -transparent/ semipermeable
membrane dressing
- gauze
What are intermittent infusion devices and what is the purpose to use them? correct answers -IV
pump (j loop) antibiotics or intermittent medications, IV piggy back infusions
-syringe pump
-IV push medications
Name a complications for an inaccurate flow rate. correct answers -Pulmonary edema
-Cannula occlusion
, -Inappropriate drug serum levels
1. What factors affect infusion flow rate? correct answers -phlebitis
-viscosity of fluid(denseness) how fast or slow it goes
-height of container
What potential complications need to be monitored for in a pediatric patient? correct answers -
fluid volume overload
-congestive heart failure
-risk of fluid and electrolyte imbalance
1. What is mechanical phlebitis? How can it be prevented? correct answers -Inflammatory
Response of the venous wall irritated by vasospasm and that causes injury from the stimulation
and friction of the vascular wall by the indwelling needle catheter
-Prevention: make sure to stabilize with arm board
What is the definition of a toxic reaction? correct answers - drug accumulation secondary to
inadequate distribution, metabolism, or excretion
-Patient to be concerned about: liver or kidney disease
What are the objectives on IV drug administration? correct answers -therapeutic reasons:
antibiotics
-diagnostics: CT or MRI
-prophylactic: giving meds to prevent something else from happening, like Benadryl before
blood transfusion
What is the LPN's role in blood transfusion? correct answers -monitor during transfusion
-obtain unit from blood blank
-Cross check identify data with RN before administration
