IV Therapy Final Exam | Questions and Correct Solutions | Graded A+ | Latest Update 2024/2025

IV Therapy Final Exam | Questions and Correct Solutions | Graded A+ | Latest Update 2024/2025 Basilic Vein - Answer -Location: Medial side of arm Advantages: Large and easy to see, 16-22 gauge Disadvantages: Rolls, difficult to stabilize location Cephalic and Accessory Cephalic Vein - Answer -Location: Lateral aspect of arm Advantage: Large, easy to access, 16-22 gauge, good for irritants Disadvantage: Tip may be in bend of arm with longer catheters Median Vein - Answer -Location: Under side of arm Advantage: Medium size, easy to stabilize, 20-24 gauge Disadvantage: None Metacarpal and Dorsal Vein - Answer -Location: Top of hand Advantage: Good to begin IV therapy, easily stabilized, 20-24 gaugeDisadvantage: Cannot be used with vesicants Describe a vein that's suitable for venipuncture - Answer -Round, firm, elastic, engorged with blood. It is not hard, bumpy or flat Do you need a physician's order to start an IV in the lower extremity of an adult? Why or why not? - Answer -Yes, blood can pool or clot which can cause an embolism. Only an RN or primary health care provider should start an IV located in the foot. List 6 factors which must be considered when selecting a vein. -