Galen NURS 242 Medical-Surgical Concepts –
Perfect Score Materials | Final Exam, Midterm, and
Weekly Submissions
Which of the following steps is necessary when a patient is prepared for an IV solution?
A. Shaving the hair from the site
B. Selecting a proximal site in an extremity
C. Applying a tourniquet 4-6 inches above the selected site
D. Vigorously taping and massaging the selected vein. - ANS: C
No Shaving needed
Most distal site
Do not tap or massage vein
Why is the IV push considered a dangerous method by which to adminster medications? (select
all that apply)
A. It does not allow time to correct errors
B. It may be irritating to the lining of the blood vessels
C. It can cause pain and abscesses
D. It can cause sloughing of tissue - ANS: ABCD
What should the nurse do when discontinuing a peripheral IV?
A. Withdrawl the catheter quickly
B. Keep the hub perpendicular to the skin
C. Apply pressure to the site for 1 minute
D. Inspect the catheter for intactness after removal - ANS: D
Don't reinsert
Do not want fragments of the catheter
,True or False? Intravenous therapy is a method of replacing fliud and electrolytes into the blood
stream rather than the digestive system. - ANS: True
When considering an IV site which one of these are true?
A. Avoid areas easily bumped in the elderly and children (like the wrists)
B.Always start with proximal and move more distal
C. Avoid any site which appears infected
D. Avoid any site with a graph or mastectomy - ANS: ACD
Always start more distal
True or Flase? Infiltration occurs when IV fluid enters the surrounding tissie around the
venipuncture site? - ANS: True
In order to discontinue an IV line, the nurse should obtain which item from the supply area for
applying pressure to the site after removing an IV catheter?
A. Elastic wrap
B. Betadine swab
C. Adhesive bandage
D. Sterile 2x2 gauze - ANS: D
Only one that makes sense because this applies pressure and getting any blood from removing
What is the best size of IV?
A. The largest one you can feel comfortably insert in the patient
B. The smallest you can find
C. The smallest gauge to accomplish therapy
D. The largest gauge your facility has. - ANS: C because you want the medication to flow
as fast as it can with still being in catheter proameters
What materials are necessary when preparing to start an IV?
A. Gloves
B. Gown
C. IV catheter
, D. Saline Flush
E Eye protection
F Mask
G Primed saline lock - ANS: A,C,D,G
When a patient who needs an IV has cold extremities and few veins are visible or small, which
of the following are acceptable techniques to help improve the likelihood of a successful IV
insertion?
a. Turn up the heat in the room and return in about an hour when the patient is warmer
b. Apply warm packs to the extremity for 5-10 minutes
c. Blow warm air on the extremity with a blow dryer for 3-5 minutes
d. Allow the tourniquet to remain in place for a few minutes while you prepare your equipment
- ANS: B
Can't wait an hour
Doesn't make sense to use a blow dryer
Would cause discomfort for the patient
When preparing to insert the needle into the skin, the bevel should be
a. Down
b. Up
c. It doesn't matter - ANS:B
Always up!
While in the process of inserting an IV, which of the following is NOT acceptable:
A. Enter the skin at a 30-40 degree angle
B. A device may be reused if it is in the same site as the original attempt
C. Enter the skin directly over the vein
D. Enter the skin slightly adjacent to the vein and direct the needle into the side of the vein wall
- ANS:B
Never will resuse. One time use only
Perfect Score Materials | Final Exam, Midterm, and
Weekly Submissions
Which of the following steps is necessary when a patient is prepared for an IV solution?
A. Shaving the hair from the site
B. Selecting a proximal site in an extremity
C. Applying a tourniquet 4-6 inches above the selected site
D. Vigorously taping and massaging the selected vein. - ANS: C
No Shaving needed
Most distal site
Do not tap or massage vein
Why is the IV push considered a dangerous method by which to adminster medications? (select
all that apply)
A. It does not allow time to correct errors
B. It may be irritating to the lining of the blood vessels
C. It can cause pain and abscesses
D. It can cause sloughing of tissue - ANS: ABCD
What should the nurse do when discontinuing a peripheral IV?
A. Withdrawl the catheter quickly
B. Keep the hub perpendicular to the skin
C. Apply pressure to the site for 1 minute
D. Inspect the catheter for intactness after removal - ANS: D
Don't reinsert
Do not want fragments of the catheter
,True or False? Intravenous therapy is a method of replacing fliud and electrolytes into the blood
stream rather than the digestive system. - ANS: True
When considering an IV site which one of these are true?
A. Avoid areas easily bumped in the elderly and children (like the wrists)
B.Always start with proximal and move more distal
C. Avoid any site which appears infected
D. Avoid any site with a graph or mastectomy - ANS: ACD
Always start more distal
True or Flase? Infiltration occurs when IV fluid enters the surrounding tissie around the
venipuncture site? - ANS: True
In order to discontinue an IV line, the nurse should obtain which item from the supply area for
applying pressure to the site after removing an IV catheter?
A. Elastic wrap
B. Betadine swab
C. Adhesive bandage
D. Sterile 2x2 gauze - ANS: D
Only one that makes sense because this applies pressure and getting any blood from removing
What is the best size of IV?
A. The largest one you can feel comfortably insert in the patient
B. The smallest you can find
C. The smallest gauge to accomplish therapy
D. The largest gauge your facility has. - ANS: C because you want the medication to flow
as fast as it can with still being in catheter proameters
What materials are necessary when preparing to start an IV?
A. Gloves
B. Gown
C. IV catheter
, D. Saline Flush
E Eye protection
F Mask
G Primed saline lock - ANS: A,C,D,G
When a patient who needs an IV has cold extremities and few veins are visible or small, which
of the following are acceptable techniques to help improve the likelihood of a successful IV
insertion?
a. Turn up the heat in the room and return in about an hour when the patient is warmer
b. Apply warm packs to the extremity for 5-10 minutes
c. Blow warm air on the extremity with a blow dryer for 3-5 minutes
d. Allow the tourniquet to remain in place for a few minutes while you prepare your equipment
- ANS: B
Can't wait an hour
Doesn't make sense to use a blow dryer
Would cause discomfort for the patient
When preparing to insert the needle into the skin, the bevel should be
a. Down
b. Up
c. It doesn't matter - ANS:B
Always up!
While in the process of inserting an IV, which of the following is NOT acceptable:
A. Enter the skin at a 30-40 degree angle
B. A device may be reused if it is in the same site as the original attempt
C. Enter the skin directly over the vein
D. Enter the skin slightly adjacent to the vein and direct the needle into the side of the vein wall
- ANS:B
Never will resuse. One time use only
