IV Therapy Study Guide UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What population can the IV certified LPN nurse *NOT* administer intravenous therapy to? -
CORRECT ANSWER - neonates
What form of IV medication can the IV certified LPN *NOT* administer? - CORRECT
ANSWER - IV push or IV bolus
What type of drugs can the IV certified LPN *NOT* administer and/or infuse? - CORRECT
ANSWER - antineoplastic drugs (chemotherapy)
True or False:
The IV certified LPN *CANNOT* access a central venous device such as an implanted port. -
CORRECT ANSWER - True. However, if the port has already been accessed by an RN or
licensed healthcare provider, the LPN may flush the port or draw blood from it as per the
physician's order.
What should the IV certified LPN do if he/she is asked to hang a bag of blood for infusion? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Refuse. It is out of the scope of practice for the IV certified LPN
to infuse blood or blood products.
What should the IV certified LPN do if he/she is asked to remove a central venous catheter? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Refuse. It is out of the scope of practice for the IV certified LPN
to remove central venous catheters.
Is it within the scope of practice for the IV certified LPN to administer premixed drugs? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Yes. However, it is out of the scope of practice for the IV certified
LPN to mix or add drugs to the fluid container of an existing intravenous infusion.
, Is it within the scope of practice for the IV certified LPN to mix or add drugs to the fluid
container of an existing intravenous infusion? - CORRECT ANSWER - No. However, the
IV certified LPN can administer premixed drugs that will infuse over a minimum of 30 minutes.
At what rate should the IV certified LPN infuse premixed intravenous drugs? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Over a *minimum* of 30 minutes.
Graduate practical nurses in the state of Missouri must take the test for licensing within how
many days following graduation? - CORRECT ANSWER - 90 days. If the individual fails
the licensing test, he/she can no longer practice as a graduate practical nurse.
True or False:
It is important for every nurse to maintain ongoing, documented, specialized knowledge,
education, skills, training, judgement, and experience related to practical nursing. - CORRECT
ANSWER - True. Many employers offer and/or mandate a specific amount of CEUs each
year, but it is also the responsibility of each nurse to keep current on skills and changes in best
practice. *It is extremely important to document and keep a log*
Why is it important *NOT* to place an IV access in the feet of adults? - CORRECT
ANSWER - It increases the risk for blood clots in the lower extremities.
What is the difference between arteries and veins? - CORRECT ANSWER - Arteries carry
oxygenated blood from the heart to the tissues of the body. Veins carry deoxygenated blood from
the tissues of the body to the heart.
Which contains valves, veins or arteries? - CORRECT ANSWER - Veins. They have one-
way valves that prevent reflux of blood and keep it flowing in one direction.
What causes the vasovagal reaction? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Fear of needles or IV
therapy
2. A traumatic experience with previous IV therapy or multiple unsuccessful venipuncture
attempts
3. Unfamiliarity with venipuncture or lack of patient preparation
ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What population can the IV certified LPN nurse *NOT* administer intravenous therapy to? -
CORRECT ANSWER - neonates
What form of IV medication can the IV certified LPN *NOT* administer? - CORRECT
ANSWER - IV push or IV bolus
What type of drugs can the IV certified LPN *NOT* administer and/or infuse? - CORRECT
ANSWER - antineoplastic drugs (chemotherapy)
True or False:
The IV certified LPN *CANNOT* access a central venous device such as an implanted port. -
CORRECT ANSWER - True. However, if the port has already been accessed by an RN or
licensed healthcare provider, the LPN may flush the port or draw blood from it as per the
physician's order.
What should the IV certified LPN do if he/she is asked to hang a bag of blood for infusion? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Refuse. It is out of the scope of practice for the IV certified LPN
to infuse blood or blood products.
What should the IV certified LPN do if he/she is asked to remove a central venous catheter? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Refuse. It is out of the scope of practice for the IV certified LPN
to remove central venous catheters.
Is it within the scope of practice for the IV certified LPN to administer premixed drugs? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Yes. However, it is out of the scope of practice for the IV certified
LPN to mix or add drugs to the fluid container of an existing intravenous infusion.
, Is it within the scope of practice for the IV certified LPN to mix or add drugs to the fluid
container of an existing intravenous infusion? - CORRECT ANSWER - No. However, the
IV certified LPN can administer premixed drugs that will infuse over a minimum of 30 minutes.
At what rate should the IV certified LPN infuse premixed intravenous drugs? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Over a *minimum* of 30 minutes.
Graduate practical nurses in the state of Missouri must take the test for licensing within how
many days following graduation? - CORRECT ANSWER - 90 days. If the individual fails
the licensing test, he/she can no longer practice as a graduate practical nurse.
True or False:
It is important for every nurse to maintain ongoing, documented, specialized knowledge,
education, skills, training, judgement, and experience related to practical nursing. - CORRECT
ANSWER - True. Many employers offer and/or mandate a specific amount of CEUs each
year, but it is also the responsibility of each nurse to keep current on skills and changes in best
practice. *It is extremely important to document and keep a log*
Why is it important *NOT* to place an IV access in the feet of adults? - CORRECT
ANSWER - It increases the risk for blood clots in the lower extremities.
What is the difference between arteries and veins? - CORRECT ANSWER - Arteries carry
oxygenated blood from the heart to the tissues of the body. Veins carry deoxygenated blood from
the tissues of the body to the heart.
Which contains valves, veins or arteries? - CORRECT ANSWER - Veins. They have one-
way valves that prevent reflux of blood and keep it flowing in one direction.
What causes the vasovagal reaction? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Fear of needles or IV
therapy
2. A traumatic experience with previous IV therapy or multiple unsuccessful venipuncture
attempts
3. Unfamiliarity with venipuncture or lack of patient preparation
