IV Therapy Course Exam Test Questions Correct Verified Answers New Update (A+ Pass)

IV Therapy Course Exam Test Questions Correct Verified Answers New Update (A+ Pass) 24-96-24-4 - -IV Tubing good for 24 hours -IV site needs to be changed every 96 hours -TPN only good for 24 hours -blood can only hang for 4 hours Main veins for IVs - -Cephalic -Basilic -median cubital -Antebrachial Tourniquet - -left on no longer than 2 minutes Attempt policy - -2 attempts per nurse, 4 total attempts EMS/"dirty" IV lines - -need to be changed in 24 hours Midline IVs - -look like peripherals, but only go to axilla -treat it like a peripheral -good for 29 days 2 | P a g e Katelyn Whitman© 2025, All Rights Reserved. PICC lines - -used for therapy longer than 6 days -cant be inserted on side if mastectomy was done -dressing change q7days Extravasation - -do not remove IV -call pharmacy to see if there is an antidote that can be given Blood transfusions - -type and screen good for 3 days -be sure to check for consent -do pre transfusion vitals, and then 15 min after infusion -*must transfuse blood in 4 hours** Veins - -do not pulsate and will collapse when pressed Aberrant artery - -artery that is unusually superficial Superficial fascia - -the location of the veins used for venipuncture Factors affecting ability to use veins - -extra body fat -excessive burns -IV drug use Basic vessel locations - -digital -metacarpal -cephalic -basilica 3 | P a g e Katelyn Whitman© 2025, All Rights Reserved. -median Veins of the forearm - -cephalic -basilic -median cubital -median ante brachial Deep veins - -enclosed w/ arteries -arteriovenous anastomosis may occur because of injury, recognize quickly to avoid pain Which vein runs over 2 arteries? - -basilic Causes of arterial spasm - -chemical