IV Therapy Test UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is the composition of hypotonic intravenous solutions such as 0.45% NaCl?
A. Fewer dissolved particles than blood
B. Approximately the same number of dissolved particles as blood
C. Higher concentrations of dissolved particles than blood
D. Electrolytes and dextrose - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Fewer dissolved particles than
blood
Which technique by the nurse accurately maintains asepsis of a peripheral intravenous (IV)
access device?
A. Wear gloves when hanging all IV solutions.
B. Apply a topical antibiotic ointment to the insertion site.
C. Change fluid administration sets according to institutional policy.
D. Flush with heparin before use. - CORRECT ANSWER - C. Change fluid administration
sets according to institutional policy.
A patient is admitted with hypovolemia due to lack of fluid intake and requires an infusion of
isotonic fluids. Which IV solution will the nurse administer?
A. D50.2 NS
B. D10 NS
C. 0.45 NS
D. 0.9 NS - CORRECT ANSWER - D. 0.9 NS
, A patient has a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line inserted to continue IV
antibiotic therapy at home. With proper care, how long can this type of venous access device
remain in place?
A. 12 months
B. 6 months
C. 4 months
D. 2 months - CORRECT ANSWER - A. 12 months
The physician orders a hypertonic IV for an extremely edematous patient. The nurse anticipates
that the IV preparation will be:
A. D5W in NS
B. Lactated Ringer' solution
C. D5W in 0.25 NS
D. 10% glucose in water - CORRECT ANSWER - D. 10% glucose in water
The nurse is carefully checking IV sites for signs of infiltration, which are:
A. Pain, cool to touch, and puffy
B. Pain, heat, and puffy
C. Burning sensation and no feeling at the site
D. Red streak up the arm - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Pain, cool to touch, and puffy
An older adult patient is assessed by the nurse as showing signs of fluid volume excess, which
are:
A, Redness, warmth, and drainage of fluid at the IV site
B. Complaints of shortness of breath and bounding pulse
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is the composition of hypotonic intravenous solutions such as 0.45% NaCl?
A. Fewer dissolved particles than blood
B. Approximately the same number of dissolved particles as blood
C. Higher concentrations of dissolved particles than blood
D. Electrolytes and dextrose - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Fewer dissolved particles than
blood
Which technique by the nurse accurately maintains asepsis of a peripheral intravenous (IV)
access device?
A. Wear gloves when hanging all IV solutions.
B. Apply a topical antibiotic ointment to the insertion site.
C. Change fluid administration sets according to institutional policy.
D. Flush with heparin before use. - CORRECT ANSWER - C. Change fluid administration
sets according to institutional policy.
A patient is admitted with hypovolemia due to lack of fluid intake and requires an infusion of
isotonic fluids. Which IV solution will the nurse administer?
A. D50.2 NS
B. D10 NS
C. 0.45 NS
D. 0.9 NS - CORRECT ANSWER - D. 0.9 NS
, A patient has a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line inserted to continue IV
antibiotic therapy at home. With proper care, how long can this type of venous access device
remain in place?
A. 12 months
B. 6 months
C. 4 months
D. 2 months - CORRECT ANSWER - A. 12 months
The physician orders a hypertonic IV for an extremely edematous patient. The nurse anticipates
that the IV preparation will be:
A. D5W in NS
B. Lactated Ringer' solution
C. D5W in 0.25 NS
D. 10% glucose in water - CORRECT ANSWER - D. 10% glucose in water
The nurse is carefully checking IV sites for signs of infiltration, which are:
A. Pain, cool to touch, and puffy
B. Pain, heat, and puffy
C. Burning sensation and no feeling at the site
D. Red streak up the arm - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Pain, cool to touch, and puffy
An older adult patient is assessed by the nurse as showing signs of fluid volume excess, which
are:
A, Redness, warmth, and drainage of fluid at the IV site
B. Complaints of shortness of breath and bounding pulse
