PN3006 - IV AND BLOOD TRANSFUSION
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
PASS 2026/2027
What is infiltration in IV therapy? - ANS IV fluid leaks into surrounding tissue because the
catheter has dislodged from the vein.
What are the signs and symptoms of infiltration? - ANS Swelling at IV site, coolness to touch,
pallor or blanching, pain or tightness, and slowed or stopped IV flow.
What is the intervention for infiltration? - ANS Stop IV immediately, remove catheter, elevate
extremity, apply warm or cold compress, restart IV in another site, document and notify RN.
What is extravasation in IV therapy? - ANS Leakage of vesicant (tissue-damaging) solution
into surrounding tissue.
What are the signs and symptoms of extravasation? - ANS Severe pain or burning, swelling
and redness, blistering or skin breakdown, and possible tissue necrosis.
What is the intervention for extravasation? - ANS Stop IV immediately, leave catheter in
place, notify RN/physician, administer antidote if ordered, elevate limb, apply specific compress,
document thoroughly.
What is phlebitis? - ANS Inflammation of the vein.
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, What are the signs and symptoms of phlebitis? - ANS Redness along vein, warmth, pain or
tenderness, and swelling.
What is the intervention for phlebitis? - ANS Stop IV and remove catheter, apply warm
compress, restart IV in a different vein, monitor for infection, document and report.
What is thrombophlebitis? - ANS Inflammation of the vein with clot formation.
What are the signs and symptoms of thrombophlebitis? - ANS Redness and warmth, pain
along vein, palpable cord, and swelling.
What is the intervention for thrombophlebitis? - ANS Stop IV and remove catheter, apply
warm compress, elevate extremity, notify RN/physician, monitor for embolism signs.
What is a localized infection in IV therapy? - ANS Infection limited to the IV insertion site.
What are the signs and symptoms of a localized infection? - ANS Redness, warmth, pain, and
purulent drainage.
What is the intervention for a localized infection? - ANS Remove IV catheter, clean site,
culture if ordered, notify RN, monitor for systemic infection.
What is systemic infection (sepsis) in IV therapy? - ANS Infection has entered the
bloodstream.
What are the signs and symptoms of systemic infection? - ANS Fever or hypothermia, chills,
tachycardia, hypotension, and altered LOC.
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
PASS 2026/2027
What is infiltration in IV therapy? - ANS IV fluid leaks into surrounding tissue because the
catheter has dislodged from the vein.
What are the signs and symptoms of infiltration? - ANS Swelling at IV site, coolness to touch,
pallor or blanching, pain or tightness, and slowed or stopped IV flow.
What is the intervention for infiltration? - ANS Stop IV immediately, remove catheter, elevate
extremity, apply warm or cold compress, restart IV in another site, document and notify RN.
What is extravasation in IV therapy? - ANS Leakage of vesicant (tissue-damaging) solution
into surrounding tissue.
What are the signs and symptoms of extravasation? - ANS Severe pain or burning, swelling
and redness, blistering or skin breakdown, and possible tissue necrosis.
What is the intervention for extravasation? - ANS Stop IV immediately, leave catheter in
place, notify RN/physician, administer antidote if ordered, elevate limb, apply specific compress,
document thoroughly.
What is phlebitis? - ANS Inflammation of the vein.
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, What are the signs and symptoms of phlebitis? - ANS Redness along vein, warmth, pain or
tenderness, and swelling.
What is the intervention for phlebitis? - ANS Stop IV and remove catheter, apply warm
compress, restart IV in a different vein, monitor for infection, document and report.
What is thrombophlebitis? - ANS Inflammation of the vein with clot formation.
What are the signs and symptoms of thrombophlebitis? - ANS Redness and warmth, pain
along vein, palpable cord, and swelling.
What is the intervention for thrombophlebitis? - ANS Stop IV and remove catheter, apply
warm compress, elevate extremity, notify RN/physician, monitor for embolism signs.
What is a localized infection in IV therapy? - ANS Infection limited to the IV insertion site.
What are the signs and symptoms of a localized infection? - ANS Redness, warmth, pain, and
purulent drainage.
What is the intervention for a localized infection? - ANS Remove IV catheter, clean site,
culture if ordered, notify RN, monitor for systemic infection.
What is systemic infection (sepsis) in IV therapy? - ANS Infection has entered the
bloodstream.
What are the signs and symptoms of systemic infection? - ANS Fever or hypothermia, chills,
tachycardia, hypotension, and altered LOC.
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