AEMT Intravenous (IV) Access and
Therapy| Certification Exam| Latest
Version #2025
A 45-year-old male is unconscious with a rapid, weak pulse, and low blood pressure. You are
establishing IV access. The most appropriate size IV catheter to insert in an adult male is:
A) 14 gauge
B) 16 gauge
C) 18 gauge
D) 20 gauge
A 25-year-old female presents with severe dehydration, and you need to administer fluids
rapidly. You insert a 14-gauge IV catheter. The expected advantage of using a large-bore catheter
is:
A) It delivers fluids slower
B) It allows for faster fluid administration
C) It is more painful for the patient
D) It is more difficult to insert
You are establishing an IV line for a patient with trauma. The best site to insert the IV in an adult
is:
A) The jugular vein
B) The antecubital fossa
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,C) The femoral vein
D) The subclavian vein
You are performing an IV insertion on a patient in the emergency department. Which of the
following is the most important consideration when selecting the IV catheter size for a pediatric
patient?
A) The patient's weight
B) The patient's age
C) The ease of insertion
D) The fluid rate required
You are attempting to insert an IV catheter, and you feel resistance while advancing the needle.
The most likely cause of this is:
A) The needle is too small for the patient
B) The needle has punctured the vein wall or is in a valve
C) The catheter is incorrectly placed
D) The vein has collapsed
When initiating an IV drip, the primary purpose of a drip chamber is to:
A) Filter the medication
B) Allow visual confirmation of the drip rate
C) Decrease air bubbles in the fluid
D) Prevent fluid from backflowing into the bag
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, A patient with a history of congestive heart failure (CHF) requires an IV for fluid administration.
Which of the following is the most appropriate IV fluid to administer?
A) Dextrose 50% solution
B) Normal saline
C) Lactated Ringer’s solution
D) Hypertonic saline
After inserting an IV catheter, you observe that the site is red, warm, and swollen. You suspect an
infiltration. The most appropriate action is:
A) Remove the IV and apply ice to the site
B) Remove the IV and elevate the limb
C) Apply pressure to the site and continue the infusion
D) Leave the catheter in place for further evaluation
When administering a blood transfusion via an IV line, the size of the catheter should be:
A) 22 gauge
B) 20 gauge
C) 18 gauge
D) 16 gauge
Which of the following is the most common complication associated with IV access?
A) Phlebitis
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Therapy| Certification Exam| Latest
Version #2025
A 45-year-old male is unconscious with a rapid, weak pulse, and low blood pressure. You are
establishing IV access. The most appropriate size IV catheter to insert in an adult male is:
A) 14 gauge
B) 16 gauge
C) 18 gauge
D) 20 gauge
A 25-year-old female presents with severe dehydration, and you need to administer fluids
rapidly. You insert a 14-gauge IV catheter. The expected advantage of using a large-bore catheter
is:
A) It delivers fluids slower
B) It allows for faster fluid administration
C) It is more painful for the patient
D) It is more difficult to insert
You are establishing an IV line for a patient with trauma. The best site to insert the IV in an adult
is:
A) The jugular vein
B) The antecubital fossa
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,C) The femoral vein
D) The subclavian vein
You are performing an IV insertion on a patient in the emergency department. Which of the
following is the most important consideration when selecting the IV catheter size for a pediatric
patient?
A) The patient's weight
B) The patient's age
C) The ease of insertion
D) The fluid rate required
You are attempting to insert an IV catheter, and you feel resistance while advancing the needle.
The most likely cause of this is:
A) The needle is too small for the patient
B) The needle has punctured the vein wall or is in a valve
C) The catheter is incorrectly placed
D) The vein has collapsed
When initiating an IV drip, the primary purpose of a drip chamber is to:
A) Filter the medication
B) Allow visual confirmation of the drip rate
C) Decrease air bubbles in the fluid
D) Prevent fluid from backflowing into the bag
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, A patient with a history of congestive heart failure (CHF) requires an IV for fluid administration.
Which of the following is the most appropriate IV fluid to administer?
A) Dextrose 50% solution
B) Normal saline
C) Lactated Ringer’s solution
D) Hypertonic saline
After inserting an IV catheter, you observe that the site is red, warm, and swollen. You suspect an
infiltration. The most appropriate action is:
A) Remove the IV and apply ice to the site
B) Remove the IV and elevate the limb
C) Apply pressure to the site and continue the infusion
D) Leave the catheter in place for further evaluation
When administering a blood transfusion via an IV line, the size of the catheter should be:
A) 22 gauge
B) 20 gauge
C) 18 gauge
D) 16 gauge
Which of the following is the most common complication associated with IV access?
A) Phlebitis
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