IV Certification exam | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 | Graded A+

IV Certification exam | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 | Graded A+ ____________ solution should be administered in larger veins. Why? - Answer -Hypertonic, increased flow rate What is the blood flow rate in the cephalic and basilic veins? - Answer - 45-95 What is the blood flow rate in the subclavian vein? - Answer -150-300 What is the blood flow rate in the superior vena cava? - Answer -2000 What are some veins you should avoid for venipuncture due to higher risk of nerve injury? (3) - Answer -Cephalic vein, antecubital fossa, palm side of wrist What are the pros (1) and cons (3) of using the metacarpal veins? - Answer -Easy to see, hard to access in infants/lots of SC fat/loss of skin turgor in older adults What are the pros (1) and cons (1) of using the basilic veins? - Answer - Easy to palpate, moves easily What is the 16 step venipuncture method? - Answer -Check the order, hand hygiene, prepare equipment, assess patient, select vein, painmanagement, catheter selection, gloving, site prep, vein entry, catheter stabilization and dressing, label, dispose equipment, patient education, rate calculations, documentation What should the order for and IV include? (8) - Answer -Date and time, infusate, route, dose, VTIB, rate, duratio