FINAL IV CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | FINAL IV
CERTIFICATION EXAM STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
The primary function of veins is to carry blood - Correct answer ✔✔ From the body to the
heart.
The purpose of valves in veins is to - Correct answer ✔✔ Prevent backflow of blood as it travels
through the body.
What is the first step in the insertion of a peripheral IV line or saline lock? - Correct answer ✔✔
obtain a physician's orders
When a patient who needs an IV has cold extremities and few veins are visible or small, which
of the following are acceptable techniques to help improve the likelihood of a successful IV
insertion? - Correct answer ✔✔ Apply warm packs to the extremity for 5-10 minutes
Which of the following veins should be avoided when initiating an IV? - Correct answer ✔✔
Lower extremities of a diabetic patient
Previously used veins and sclerotic veins
Veins in the affected arm of a woman with a mastectomy
Veins in the arm of a dialysis AV fistula
All of the above
, True or false: a hypotonic solution such as D5W may be needed for a patient on dialysis when
diuretic therapy dehydrates the cells - Correct answer ✔✔ True
While in the process of inserting an IV, which of the following is NOT acceptable - Correct
answer ✔✔ A device may be reused as long as it is in the same site as the original attempt
Enter the skin slightly adjacent to the vein and direct the needle into the side of the vein wall
How can you verify that you have entered the vein with the IV catheter? - Correct answer ✔✔
You observe a flashback of blood
What step would you take if you have attempted IV access and are unsure of proper placement?
- Correct answer ✔✔ Pull the catheter back a few millimeters and check for blood return
After 2 unsuccessful attempts at insertion of an IV, the best thing for a health care professional
to do would be: - Correct answer ✔✔ Consult another professional to initiate therapy
It is NOT the best choice to use a gauze dressing in which of the following patient care
situations: - Correct answer ✔✔ When the IV needs to be viewed routinely
When using a transparent semi-permeable membrane dressing on an IV site, it is important to
avoid - Correct answer ✔✔ Cleansing the site before applying the dressing
Smoothing the dressing from the center to the edges
Applying tape around the edges of the dressing
All of the above
CERTIFICATION EXAM STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
The primary function of veins is to carry blood - Correct answer ✔✔ From the body to the
heart.
The purpose of valves in veins is to - Correct answer ✔✔ Prevent backflow of blood as it travels
through the body.
What is the first step in the insertion of a peripheral IV line or saline lock? - Correct answer ✔✔
obtain a physician's orders
When a patient who needs an IV has cold extremities and few veins are visible or small, which
of the following are acceptable techniques to help improve the likelihood of a successful IV
insertion? - Correct answer ✔✔ Apply warm packs to the extremity for 5-10 minutes
Which of the following veins should be avoided when initiating an IV? - Correct answer ✔✔
Lower extremities of a diabetic patient
Previously used veins and sclerotic veins
Veins in the affected arm of a woman with a mastectomy
Veins in the arm of a dialysis AV fistula
All of the above
, True or false: a hypotonic solution such as D5W may be needed for a patient on dialysis when
diuretic therapy dehydrates the cells - Correct answer ✔✔ True
While in the process of inserting an IV, which of the following is NOT acceptable - Correct
answer ✔✔ A device may be reused as long as it is in the same site as the original attempt
Enter the skin slightly adjacent to the vein and direct the needle into the side of the vein wall
How can you verify that you have entered the vein with the IV catheter? - Correct answer ✔✔
You observe a flashback of blood
What step would you take if you have attempted IV access and are unsure of proper placement?
- Correct answer ✔✔ Pull the catheter back a few millimeters and check for blood return
After 2 unsuccessful attempts at insertion of an IV, the best thing for a health care professional
to do would be: - Correct answer ✔✔ Consult another professional to initiate therapy
It is NOT the best choice to use a gauze dressing in which of the following patient care
situations: - Correct answer ✔✔ When the IV needs to be viewed routinely
When using a transparent semi-permeable membrane dressing on an IV site, it is important to
avoid - Correct answer ✔✔ Cleansing the site before applying the dressing
Smoothing the dressing from the center to the edges
Applying tape around the edges of the dressing
All of the above
