ATI IV Therapy UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
A nurse is caring for a client who has developed fluid overload following continuous IV infusion
of 200 mL/hr. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Reduce IV rate to 30 mL/hr
A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving an IV medication. The client reports dizziness
and tight feeling in his chest. The nurse notes that the client's face is flushed. These findings
indicate which of the following system complication of IV therapy? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Speed shock
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving norepinephrine (Levophed) by continuous IV
infusion. During a routine assessment of the IV site, the nurse notes that the catheter is no longer
in the vein and the vesicant medication has infused into the subcutaneous tissue. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER - Stop the infusion and
prepare to administer an antidote
A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving IV therapy. Which of the following
measures should the nurse include to prevent phlebitis? - CORRECT ANSWER - Use a
small-gauge catheter when initiating IV therapy
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving an antibiotic by intermittent IV infusion. The client
reports feelings short of breath and is wheezing. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take? - CORRECT ANSWER - - Initiate oxygen
- Call the rapid response team
- Elevate the head of the client's bed 45 degrees
What is the common name for the IV solution sodium chloride? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Normal saline
A nurse should administer lactated Ringer's, which contains lactate, to treat a client who has
which of the following disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER - Acidosis
, Which of the following is the correct abbreviation for the IV solution knows as half normal
saline? - CORRECT ANSWER - 0.45% NaCl
How many calories does a liter of D5W provide? - CORRECT ANSWER - 170 calories
Which of the following IV solutions should a nurse use when preparing to administer a blood
transfusion? - CORRECT ANSWER - NaCl
Moves fluid from the veins to the cells and interstitial spaces - CORRECT ANSWER -
Hypotonic Solution
Remains in the intravascular space - CORRECT ANSWER - Isotonic Solution
Pulls fluid out of the cells and into the veins - CORRECT ANSWER - Hypertonic Solution
Rupture of hemolysis of cells occurs with administration of which of the following types of
solution? - CORRECT ANSWER - Hypotonic
A nurse administers a solution of 3% sodium chloride to the client. What type of solution is this?
- CORRECT ANSWER - Hypertonic
A nurse administers lactated Ringer's by continuous IV infusion to a client. What type of solution
is this? - CORRECT ANSWER - Isotonic
A nurse administers D5W by continuous IV infusion to a client. After the dextrose is
metabolized, what type of solution is this? - CORRECT ANSWER - Hypotonic
A nurse is preparing to administer three medications. Identify the sequence in which the
medications should be administered
Questions and CORRECT Answers
A nurse is caring for a client who has developed fluid overload following continuous IV infusion
of 200 mL/hr. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Reduce IV rate to 30 mL/hr
A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving an IV medication. The client reports dizziness
and tight feeling in his chest. The nurse notes that the client's face is flushed. These findings
indicate which of the following system complication of IV therapy? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Speed shock
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving norepinephrine (Levophed) by continuous IV
infusion. During a routine assessment of the IV site, the nurse notes that the catheter is no longer
in the vein and the vesicant medication has infused into the subcutaneous tissue. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER - Stop the infusion and
prepare to administer an antidote
A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving IV therapy. Which of the following
measures should the nurse include to prevent phlebitis? - CORRECT ANSWER - Use a
small-gauge catheter when initiating IV therapy
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving an antibiotic by intermittent IV infusion. The client
reports feelings short of breath and is wheezing. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take? - CORRECT ANSWER - - Initiate oxygen
- Call the rapid response team
- Elevate the head of the client's bed 45 degrees
What is the common name for the IV solution sodium chloride? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Normal saline
A nurse should administer lactated Ringer's, which contains lactate, to treat a client who has
which of the following disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER - Acidosis
, Which of the following is the correct abbreviation for the IV solution knows as half normal
saline? - CORRECT ANSWER - 0.45% NaCl
How many calories does a liter of D5W provide? - CORRECT ANSWER - 170 calories
Which of the following IV solutions should a nurse use when preparing to administer a blood
transfusion? - CORRECT ANSWER - NaCl
Moves fluid from the veins to the cells and interstitial spaces - CORRECT ANSWER -
Hypotonic Solution
Remains in the intravascular space - CORRECT ANSWER - Isotonic Solution
Pulls fluid out of the cells and into the veins - CORRECT ANSWER - Hypertonic Solution
Rupture of hemolysis of cells occurs with administration of which of the following types of
solution? - CORRECT ANSWER - Hypotonic
A nurse administers a solution of 3% sodium chloride to the client. What type of solution is this?
- CORRECT ANSWER - Hypertonic
A nurse administers lactated Ringer's by continuous IV infusion to a client. What type of solution
is this? - CORRECT ANSWER - Isotonic
A nurse administers D5W by continuous IV infusion to a client. After the dextrose is
metabolized, what type of solution is this? - CORRECT ANSWER - Hypotonic
A nurse is preparing to administer three medications. Identify the sequence in which the
medications should be administered
