IV Therapy-Clinical Solutions Course
Exam Questions and Answers
Which statement accurately describes the difference between arteries and veins? -
Answers -Arteries (excluding the pulmonary artery)
Which of the following criteria should be used when selecting the gauge of a peripheral
IV catheter? - Answers -Use the smallest gauge catheter that will accommodate the
type of IV therapy
Which is the correct angle for insertion of a peripheral IV catheter? - Answers -10-30
degrees
A catheter embolism can be caused by... - Answers -An unsuccessful initial insertion
followed by rethreading of the needle into the catheter and successful reattempted
venipuncture
You mix two medications in a syringe and notice a precipitate. This indicates: - Answers
-Physical incompatibility
A peripheral catheter is - Answers -A small (2 inches or shorter) IV access device that
begins and ends in a extremity
Flushing an IV with D5W after giving Dilantin is acceptable - Answers -False
Phlebitis is - Answers -An inflammation of the vein caused by mechanical, chemical, or
bacterial injury
The layer of a bein that allows blood cells and platelets to flow smoothly is - Answers -
Tunica Intima
Which of the following statements about the midline catheter is true? - Answers -The
midline catheter is longer than 3 inches and its tip resides below the axilla
Earlier today, you admitted a patient with Alzheimer's disease. You receive an order to
infuse LP 1000 ml over 8 hours. The drip factor of the tubing is 60 drop/ml. What is the
drip rate in drops/min? - Answers -125 gtts/min
The physician orders 1.5 liters of LP solution to be administered IV to your patient over
the next 12 hours. Calculate the rate of flow per hour. - Answers -125 ml/hr
Exam Questions and Answers
Which statement accurately describes the difference between arteries and veins? -
Answers -Arteries (excluding the pulmonary artery)
Which of the following criteria should be used when selecting the gauge of a peripheral
IV catheter? - Answers -Use the smallest gauge catheter that will accommodate the
type of IV therapy
Which is the correct angle for insertion of a peripheral IV catheter? - Answers -10-30
degrees
A catheter embolism can be caused by... - Answers -An unsuccessful initial insertion
followed by rethreading of the needle into the catheter and successful reattempted
venipuncture
You mix two medications in a syringe and notice a precipitate. This indicates: - Answers
-Physical incompatibility
A peripheral catheter is - Answers -A small (2 inches or shorter) IV access device that
begins and ends in a extremity
Flushing an IV with D5W after giving Dilantin is acceptable - Answers -False
Phlebitis is - Answers -An inflammation of the vein caused by mechanical, chemical, or
bacterial injury
The layer of a bein that allows blood cells and platelets to flow smoothly is - Answers -
Tunica Intima
Which of the following statements about the midline catheter is true? - Answers -The
midline catheter is longer than 3 inches and its tip resides below the axilla
Earlier today, you admitted a patient with Alzheimer's disease. You receive an order to
infuse LP 1000 ml over 8 hours. The drip factor of the tubing is 60 drop/ml. What is the
drip rate in drops/min? - Answers -125 gtts/min
The physician orders 1.5 liters of LP solution to be administered IV to your patient over
the next 12 hours. Calculate the rate of flow per hour. - Answers -125 ml/hr
