NUR 1460C Exam 2: Module 3 &
Module 4- FSCJ 1460C Study Guide
with Guaranteed Pass Answers.
What is the indication for IV therapy.
A. Only used for blood specimen collection.
B. To be used for hemodialysis
C. Maintain homeostasis when enteral intake is insufficient, and replace any
additional losses
D. Everyone hospitalized require an IV. - Answer C. Maintain homeostasis when enteral intake
is insufficient, and replace any
additional losses
Prior to inserting an IV catheter, the nurse should note the devil should be...
A. Down
B. Up
C. Doesn't matter
D. There is no bevel - Answer B. Up
Which veins should be avoided when initiating an IV access?
A. Lower extremities of diabetic patients.
B. Veins that were recently de accessed.
C. Veins with a dialysis fistula.
D. The affected side of a woman that had a mastectomy.
E. All of the above. - Answer E. All of the above.
What are three types of IV fluids that are commonly used? (Select all that apply)
A. Isotonic
B. Water
C. Hydrating
D. Hypotonic
E. Hypertonic - Answer A. D. E.
What is the best practice for preventing a needle stick after inserting an IV catheter?
A. Using the available safety device on the catheter.
,B. Put the needle in a sharps container at the nursing station.
C. Recap the needle.
D. Cover the needle with a thick gauze - Answer A. Using the available safety device on the
catheter.
The primary reason for priming the tubing is to...
A. Ensure there are not leaks.
B. Insure a precipitant does not develop.
C. Eliminate air from the tubing.
D. Ensure it is the correct tubing for the medication. - Answer C. Eliminate air from the
tubing.
The IV catheter should be dressed with..
A. A 2x2 gauze.
B. A transparent occlusive dressing.
C. An ace wrap.
D. A band-aid. - Answer B. A transparent occlusive dressing.
The nurse is using chlorhexidine to prepare the site before inserting a venous
access device into the median cubital vein of a 60 year old patient. Which action
is correct?
A. Wash the site with soap and water.
B. Allow the site to dry 1 to 2 minutes after clensing it with chlorhexidine.
C. Cleanse the site using a circular motion, starting at the insertion site and
working outward.
D. Cleanse the area by first swabbing horizontally, then vertically with the applicator for about
30 seconds. - Answer D. Cleanse the area by first swabbing horizontally, then vertically with
the applicator for about 30 seconds.
A vesicant solution that infiltrates into surrounding tissue may cause..
A. fluid overload
B. extravasation
C. dehiscence
O evisceration - Answer B. extravasation
What patient position is optimal when inserting an IV catheter?
,A. Trendelenburg
B. Semi-fowlers / fowlers
C. Supine
D. Sim's
E. Prone - Answer B. Semi-fowlers / fowlers
What determines the size of the cannula to be inserted?
A. Largest one that can successfully be inserted.
B. The smallest one for the patient.
C. The smallest one to accommodate treatment to be provided.
D. The largest one available on the unit. - Answer C. The smallest one to accommodate
treatment to be provided.
What is required before performing an IV insertion?
A. Having the correct equipment.
B. Getting the patients permission
C. Obtaining the physicians order
D. Nursing judgement - Answer C. Obtaining the physicians order
A vein that is at risk for "rolling", the nurse should..
A. Choose another vein
B. Apply the tourniquet more tighter
C. Stretch the vein
D. Use a smaller gauge IV catheter. - Answer C. Stretch the vein
What is the last step in the IV insertion process?
A. Clean up supplies used.
B. The 5 P's
C. Document the procedure.
D. Place a label in the IV site. - Answer C. Document the procedure
What do you document for an IV assessment?
A. Redness / Swelling
B. Discomfort / Tenderness
C. Patient satisfaction
, D. Patent / Intact
E. Two patient identifiers - Answer A. Redness / Swelling
B. Discomfort / Tenderness
D. Patent / Intact
What is the primary function of veins?
A. Carry blood from the body to the heart.
B. Carry blood from the heart to the body.
C. Carry blood from the body to organs.
D. Carry blood from the body to the lungs. - Answer A. Carry blood from the body to the
heart.
What acronym is used when administering medication through a peripheral IV catheter?
A. SA
B. SAS
C. AS
D. A - Answer B. SAS
When administering IV potassium, a student requires reeducation when they
state(select all that apply)
A. I will administer the medication as an IV bolus
B. The medication should be administered as with an adjustable roller clamp.
C. I will use an infusion pump when administering potassium IV.
D. IV potassium can only be administered in the ICU - Answer A. B. E.
What should be written on the label
A. Date
B. Time
C. Initial
D. Gauge
E. Location
F. Number of Attempts - Answer A. B. C. D.
The vein is successfully accessed when..(select all that apply)
A. When you see a flash of blood enter the device
Module 4- FSCJ 1460C Study Guide
with Guaranteed Pass Answers.
What is the indication for IV therapy.
A. Only used for blood specimen collection.
B. To be used for hemodialysis
C. Maintain homeostasis when enteral intake is insufficient, and replace any
additional losses
D. Everyone hospitalized require an IV. - Answer C. Maintain homeostasis when enteral intake
is insufficient, and replace any
additional losses
Prior to inserting an IV catheter, the nurse should note the devil should be...
A. Down
B. Up
C. Doesn't matter
D. There is no bevel - Answer B. Up
Which veins should be avoided when initiating an IV access?
A. Lower extremities of diabetic patients.
B. Veins that were recently de accessed.
C. Veins with a dialysis fistula.
D. The affected side of a woman that had a mastectomy.
E. All of the above. - Answer E. All of the above.
What are three types of IV fluids that are commonly used? (Select all that apply)
A. Isotonic
B. Water
C. Hydrating
D. Hypotonic
E. Hypertonic - Answer A. D. E.
What is the best practice for preventing a needle stick after inserting an IV catheter?
A. Using the available safety device on the catheter.
,B. Put the needle in a sharps container at the nursing station.
C. Recap the needle.
D. Cover the needle with a thick gauze - Answer A. Using the available safety device on the
catheter.
The primary reason for priming the tubing is to...
A. Ensure there are not leaks.
B. Insure a precipitant does not develop.
C. Eliminate air from the tubing.
D. Ensure it is the correct tubing for the medication. - Answer C. Eliminate air from the
tubing.
The IV catheter should be dressed with..
A. A 2x2 gauze.
B. A transparent occlusive dressing.
C. An ace wrap.
D. A band-aid. - Answer B. A transparent occlusive dressing.
The nurse is using chlorhexidine to prepare the site before inserting a venous
access device into the median cubital vein of a 60 year old patient. Which action
is correct?
A. Wash the site with soap and water.
B. Allow the site to dry 1 to 2 minutes after clensing it with chlorhexidine.
C. Cleanse the site using a circular motion, starting at the insertion site and
working outward.
D. Cleanse the area by first swabbing horizontally, then vertically with the applicator for about
30 seconds. - Answer D. Cleanse the area by first swabbing horizontally, then vertically with
the applicator for about 30 seconds.
A vesicant solution that infiltrates into surrounding tissue may cause..
A. fluid overload
B. extravasation
C. dehiscence
O evisceration - Answer B. extravasation
What patient position is optimal when inserting an IV catheter?
,A. Trendelenburg
B. Semi-fowlers / fowlers
C. Supine
D. Sim's
E. Prone - Answer B. Semi-fowlers / fowlers
What determines the size of the cannula to be inserted?
A. Largest one that can successfully be inserted.
B. The smallest one for the patient.
C. The smallest one to accommodate treatment to be provided.
D. The largest one available on the unit. - Answer C. The smallest one to accommodate
treatment to be provided.
What is required before performing an IV insertion?
A. Having the correct equipment.
B. Getting the patients permission
C. Obtaining the physicians order
D. Nursing judgement - Answer C. Obtaining the physicians order
A vein that is at risk for "rolling", the nurse should..
A. Choose another vein
B. Apply the tourniquet more tighter
C. Stretch the vein
D. Use a smaller gauge IV catheter. - Answer C. Stretch the vein
What is the last step in the IV insertion process?
A. Clean up supplies used.
B. The 5 P's
C. Document the procedure.
D. Place a label in the IV site. - Answer C. Document the procedure
What do you document for an IV assessment?
A. Redness / Swelling
B. Discomfort / Tenderness
C. Patient satisfaction
, D. Patent / Intact
E. Two patient identifiers - Answer A. Redness / Swelling
B. Discomfort / Tenderness
D. Patent / Intact
What is the primary function of veins?
A. Carry blood from the body to the heart.
B. Carry blood from the heart to the body.
C. Carry blood from the body to organs.
D. Carry blood from the body to the lungs. - Answer A. Carry blood from the body to the
heart.
What acronym is used when administering medication through a peripheral IV catheter?
A. SA
B. SAS
C. AS
D. A - Answer B. SAS
When administering IV potassium, a student requires reeducation when they
state(select all that apply)
A. I will administer the medication as an IV bolus
B. The medication should be administered as with an adjustable roller clamp.
C. I will use an infusion pump when administering potassium IV.
D. IV potassium can only be administered in the ICU - Answer A. B. E.
What should be written on the label
A. Date
B. Time
C. Initial
D. Gauge
E. Location
F. Number of Attempts - Answer A. B. C. D.
The vein is successfully accessed when..(select all that apply)
A. When you see a flash of blood enter the device
