IV Certification Practice Questions and
Answers (CNJNE) Verified
A patient with short bowel syndrome and malabsorption complains of numbness and
tingling around the mouth, muscle tremors, and emotional irritability. Trouseau's and
Chvostek's signs are positive. The electrolyte imbalance is:
A. hyponatremia
B. hyperkalemia
C. hypocalcemia
D. hypermagnesemia - ANSWER-C. hypocalcemia
According to the Infusion Nurses Society's standards, LPNs may practice IV therapy if
the following have been met:
1. Has received formalized instruction in IV therapy.
2. Practices within his/her state's Nurse Practice Act.
3. Follows his/her institution's policy, procedures, and guidelines related to IV therapy.
4. All infusion-related tasks should be performed under the supervision of a Registered
Nurse.
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3
C. 4 only
D. All of the above - ANSWER-D. All of the above
All of the following statements regarding the cause of arterial spasm are true except:
A. Chemical irritation
B. Mechanical irrititation
C. Impaired circulation
D. Temperature irritation - ANSWER-C. Impaired circulation
An IV is sluggish and not running as ordered. What should you do?
1. Identify possible causes for the IV running sluggish
2. Correct possible cause, i.e. IV tubing kinked
3. Irrigate the IV line
4. Immediately discontinue the IV line
A. 4 only
B. 3 only
C,. 1 and 2
D. 1 and 3 - ANSWER-`C. 1 and 2
, Documentation content of any type of transfusion reaction must include:
A. Patient's food allergies
B. Medications taken at hone
C. Patient symptoms, nursing interventions, and patient response
D. Reason for the transfusion - ANSWER-C. Patient symptoms, nursing interventions,
and patient response
Documentation of an initial insertion of an IV catheter should include:
1. Date and time catheter was inserted
2. Gauge and length of catheter
3. Name of the vein cannulated with specific description of where along length of vein
4. Indication of whether a pump is being used or it is by gravity infusion
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3
C. 3 only
D. All of the above - ANSWER-D. All of the above
Electrolytes are:
A. non-ionic particles
B. charged particles in solutions
C. only in ICF
D. only in ECF - ANSWER-B. charged particles in solutions
Evidence-based practices for prevention of Catheter-Related Blood Stream Infection
(CRBSI) include:
1. Observance of proper hand hygiene procedures
2. Usage of maximal sterile barrier precautions (i.e. cap, mask, gown drapes, and
gloves) during catheter insertion
3. Removal of central line when no longer needed
4. Avoidance of femoral site
A. 1, 2, and 3
B . 2 and 4
C. None of the above
D. All of the above - ANSWER-D. All of the above
Hypomagnesemia is the most similar in symptoms to:
A. hyponatremia
B. hyperkalemia
C. hypocalcemia
D. mypermagnesemia - ANSWER-C. hypocalcemia
Answers (CNJNE) Verified
A patient with short bowel syndrome and malabsorption complains of numbness and
tingling around the mouth, muscle tremors, and emotional irritability. Trouseau's and
Chvostek's signs are positive. The electrolyte imbalance is:
A. hyponatremia
B. hyperkalemia
C. hypocalcemia
D. hypermagnesemia - ANSWER-C. hypocalcemia
According to the Infusion Nurses Society's standards, LPNs may practice IV therapy if
the following have been met:
1. Has received formalized instruction in IV therapy.
2. Practices within his/her state's Nurse Practice Act.
3. Follows his/her institution's policy, procedures, and guidelines related to IV therapy.
4. All infusion-related tasks should be performed under the supervision of a Registered
Nurse.
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3
C. 4 only
D. All of the above - ANSWER-D. All of the above
All of the following statements regarding the cause of arterial spasm are true except:
A. Chemical irritation
B. Mechanical irrititation
C. Impaired circulation
D. Temperature irritation - ANSWER-C. Impaired circulation
An IV is sluggish and not running as ordered. What should you do?
1. Identify possible causes for the IV running sluggish
2. Correct possible cause, i.e. IV tubing kinked
3. Irrigate the IV line
4. Immediately discontinue the IV line
A. 4 only
B. 3 only
C,. 1 and 2
D. 1 and 3 - ANSWER-`C. 1 and 2
, Documentation content of any type of transfusion reaction must include:
A. Patient's food allergies
B. Medications taken at hone
C. Patient symptoms, nursing interventions, and patient response
D. Reason for the transfusion - ANSWER-C. Patient symptoms, nursing interventions,
and patient response
Documentation of an initial insertion of an IV catheter should include:
1. Date and time catheter was inserted
2. Gauge and length of catheter
3. Name of the vein cannulated with specific description of where along length of vein
4. Indication of whether a pump is being used or it is by gravity infusion
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3
C. 3 only
D. All of the above - ANSWER-D. All of the above
Electrolytes are:
A. non-ionic particles
B. charged particles in solutions
C. only in ICF
D. only in ECF - ANSWER-B. charged particles in solutions
Evidence-based practices for prevention of Catheter-Related Blood Stream Infection
(CRBSI) include:
1. Observance of proper hand hygiene procedures
2. Usage of maximal sterile barrier precautions (i.e. cap, mask, gown drapes, and
gloves) during catheter insertion
3. Removal of central line when no longer needed
4. Avoidance of femoral site
A. 1, 2, and 3
B . 2 and 4
C. None of the above
D. All of the above - ANSWER-D. All of the above
Hypomagnesemia is the most similar in symptoms to:
A. hyponatremia
B. hyperkalemia
C. hypocalcemia
D. mypermagnesemia - ANSWER-C. hypocalcemia
