IV Certification
Syringes should be held at this angle when inserted into an IV bag or vial - ANS-70
degree
IV - ANS-intravenous
IM - ANS-intramuscular
Subqutaneous - ANS-Sub Q or sub0q
intra arterial - ANS-IA
intrathecal - ANS-IT
intraocular - ANS-IOL
intraperitonel - ANS-IP
Epidural - ANS-No Abbreviation
intradermal - ANS-ID
intrapleural - ANS-No Abbreviation
What is the most commonly compounded parenteral solution? - ANS-Intraveneous
solutions
What vein is used to administer intravenous solutions? - ANS-Peripheral Veins
Where are central lines placed in the body? - ANS-Jugular or subclavian vein
What does PICC stand for? - ANS-Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
A PICC line is placed where? - ANS-Veins of the upper arm
A Peripheral is placed where? - ANS-Placed in veins located in the arms, feet, legs, and
hand
, IVP - ANS-Generally less than 10 ml of solution administered over several minutes
IVPB - ANS-Generally less that 500 ml of solution given over a specific timed interval
LVP - ANS-General 500ml or more of solution administered as a specific rate per hour
Syringes are made of what material? - ANS-Glass or plastic
What are the common sizes for a syringe? - ANS-1 cc 3 cc 5cc 10 cc 20 cc 30 cc
Where are measurement marks on a syringe? - ANS-Barrel
What is the most identifiable type of syringe in a sterile IV compounding environment? -
ANS-Leur Lock
Where does the needle attach and lock? - ANS-leur lock tip
What houses the medication prior to injection or administration - ANS-Barrel
What assists along with the flat end tip to ensure the plunger remains untouched during
the withdrawal and injection process? - ANS-Top Collar
What is used to push air from syringe? - ANS-plunger
What is the black rubber cap at the top of the plunger called? - ANS-plunger piston
What is used along with the top collar to ensure the plunger remains untouched during
withdrawal and injection process? - ANS-Flat end lip
Needles are measured according to what? - ANS-Needle opening or Bore
Needles are made from what material? - ANS-aluminum or stainless steel
What are four basic parts to the needle? - ANS-Hub, Shaft, bevel heel, bevel tip
When are filter needles or straws used? - ANS-anytime there is a risk of particulate
contamination to a compounded product.
What are used to store medication prior to administration? - ANS-glass ampules
Syringes should be held at this angle when inserted into an IV bag or vial - ANS-70
degree
IV - ANS-intravenous
IM - ANS-intramuscular
Subqutaneous - ANS-Sub Q or sub0q
intra arterial - ANS-IA
intrathecal - ANS-IT
intraocular - ANS-IOL
intraperitonel - ANS-IP
Epidural - ANS-No Abbreviation
intradermal - ANS-ID
intrapleural - ANS-No Abbreviation
What is the most commonly compounded parenteral solution? - ANS-Intraveneous
solutions
What vein is used to administer intravenous solutions? - ANS-Peripheral Veins
Where are central lines placed in the body? - ANS-Jugular or subclavian vein
What does PICC stand for? - ANS-Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
A PICC line is placed where? - ANS-Veins of the upper arm
A Peripheral is placed where? - ANS-Placed in veins located in the arms, feet, legs, and
hand
, IVP - ANS-Generally less than 10 ml of solution administered over several minutes
IVPB - ANS-Generally less that 500 ml of solution given over a specific timed interval
LVP - ANS-General 500ml or more of solution administered as a specific rate per hour
Syringes are made of what material? - ANS-Glass or plastic
What are the common sizes for a syringe? - ANS-1 cc 3 cc 5cc 10 cc 20 cc 30 cc
Where are measurement marks on a syringe? - ANS-Barrel
What is the most identifiable type of syringe in a sterile IV compounding environment? -
ANS-Leur Lock
Where does the needle attach and lock? - ANS-leur lock tip
What houses the medication prior to injection or administration - ANS-Barrel
What assists along with the flat end tip to ensure the plunger remains untouched during
the withdrawal and injection process? - ANS-Top Collar
What is used to push air from syringe? - ANS-plunger
What is the black rubber cap at the top of the plunger called? - ANS-plunger piston
What is used along with the top collar to ensure the plunger remains untouched during
withdrawal and injection process? - ANS-Flat end lip
Needles are measured according to what? - ANS-Needle opening or Bore
Needles are made from what material? - ANS-aluminum or stainless steel
What are four basic parts to the needle? - ANS-Hub, Shaft, bevel heel, bevel tip
When are filter needles or straws used? - ANS-anytime there is a risk of particulate
contamination to a compounded product.
What are used to store medication prior to administration? - ANS-glass ampules
