Scottsdale Community College NUR 172 Phlebotomy/IV
Portion Questions With Complete Solutions
14-16 Gauge Correct Answer -Orange colored.
-Multiple trauma, heart surgery, transplantation.
18 Gauge Correct Answer -Green colored.
-Major trauma or surgery, blood administration.
20 Gauge Correct Answer -Pink colored.
-Minor trauma or surgery, blood administration.
-Need at least this size for blood administration.
22 Gauge Correct Answer -Blue colored.
-Pediatrics, small veins, administration of platelets or plasma.
A Dr. order is required to place & D/C an IV EXPECT in what
situations? Correct Answer Routine site changes
Infiltration
Phlebitis score >2
Emergency/life threatening situations
Outpatients meeting discharge
An IV is appropriate for what reasons? Correct Answer -If IV
meds, fluids, or blood products are needed.
-If placed prior to a procedure where meds may need to be
given.
-If pt.'s condition warrants use of IV meds.
-If pt.'s vitals or fluid balance is unstable.
-If there is acute blood loss within the last 48 hours.
-If there is an order to maintain the IV site.
, Colloid Correct Answer Such as protein.
Hard dissolver.
Common forearm veins Correct Answer Basilic & cephalic
Common IV sites in infants Correct Answer -Hands
-Feet
-Antecubital
-Scalp
Crystalloid Correct Answer Such as sodium.
Easy dissolver.
Diffusion Correct Answer Movement of molecules from high
to low concentration.
Examples of hypertonic fluids? Correct Answer 3% NS (1026
mOsm)
D5 0.45% NaCl (406 mOsm)
D5 0.9% NaCl (560 mOsm)
D5 LR (575 mOsm)
D10W (556 mOsm)
Colloids: albumin, plasma protein function, dextran, &
hetastarch.
Examples of hypotonic fluids? Correct Answer 0.45% NaCl
(1/2 NS) (154 mOsm)
0.33% NaCl
2.5% Dextrose in water
Portion Questions With Complete Solutions
14-16 Gauge Correct Answer -Orange colored.
-Multiple trauma, heart surgery, transplantation.
18 Gauge Correct Answer -Green colored.
-Major trauma or surgery, blood administration.
20 Gauge Correct Answer -Pink colored.
-Minor trauma or surgery, blood administration.
-Need at least this size for blood administration.
22 Gauge Correct Answer -Blue colored.
-Pediatrics, small veins, administration of platelets or plasma.
A Dr. order is required to place & D/C an IV EXPECT in what
situations? Correct Answer Routine site changes
Infiltration
Phlebitis score >2
Emergency/life threatening situations
Outpatients meeting discharge
An IV is appropriate for what reasons? Correct Answer -If IV
meds, fluids, or blood products are needed.
-If placed prior to a procedure where meds may need to be
given.
-If pt.'s condition warrants use of IV meds.
-If pt.'s vitals or fluid balance is unstable.
-If there is acute blood loss within the last 48 hours.
-If there is an order to maintain the IV site.
, Colloid Correct Answer Such as protein.
Hard dissolver.
Common forearm veins Correct Answer Basilic & cephalic
Common IV sites in infants Correct Answer -Hands
-Feet
-Antecubital
-Scalp
Crystalloid Correct Answer Such as sodium.
Easy dissolver.
Diffusion Correct Answer Movement of molecules from high
to low concentration.
Examples of hypertonic fluids? Correct Answer 3% NS (1026
mOsm)
D5 0.45% NaCl (406 mOsm)
D5 0.9% NaCl (560 mOsm)
D5 LR (575 mOsm)
D10W (556 mOsm)
Colloids: albumin, plasma protein function, dextran, &
hetastarch.
Examples of hypotonic fluids? Correct Answer 0.45% NaCl
(1/2 NS) (154 mOsm)
0.33% NaCl
2.5% Dextrose in water
