IV Certification Exam
Which of the following bacteria are so light in weight that they can stay suspended in air
and can be carried by air currents? - ANS-staphylococcus and streptococcus
Air sampling for high risk level areas should be performed how often? - ANS-weekly
The horizontal laminar flow hood- - ANS-
Which component of the intravenous administration set is used to calculate the rate at
which the solution is being infused? - ANS-drip chamber
What two things are used to clean the compounding surfaces? - ANS-purified water and
70% isopropyl alcohol
In which laminar airflow hood is the HEPA filter located at the back of the hood facing
the preparer? - ANS-horizontal
Which two components of the syringe must always remain sterile? - ANS-tip and inner
core plunger
When working in a HORIZONTAL laminar airflow, all manipulations should be performed
how many inches withing the hood? - ANS-6
When working in a VERTICAL laminar airflow hood, all manipulations should be carried
out how many inches above the work surface? - ANS-3
What statement is false regarding the horizontal laminar airflow hood? - ANS-it should
be located in the anteroom
The HEPA filter removes particulate matter and microorganisms from the air that are- -
ANS-.3 microns and larger
The horizontal laminar airflow hood is capable of maintaining an environment of at least-
- ANS-class 5
Which drugs are used to treat cancer by substituting in or blocking the use of essential
nutrients and enzymes? - ANS-antimetabolites
Which of the following bacteria are so light in weight that they can stay suspended in air
and can be carried by air currents? - ANS-staphylococcus and streptococcus
Air sampling for high risk level areas should be performed how often? - ANS-weekly
The horizontal laminar flow hood- - ANS-
Which component of the intravenous administration set is used to calculate the rate at
which the solution is being infused? - ANS-drip chamber
What two things are used to clean the compounding surfaces? - ANS-purified water and
70% isopropyl alcohol
In which laminar airflow hood is the HEPA filter located at the back of the hood facing
the preparer? - ANS-horizontal
Which two components of the syringe must always remain sterile? - ANS-tip and inner
core plunger
When working in a HORIZONTAL laminar airflow, all manipulations should be performed
how many inches withing the hood? - ANS-6
When working in a VERTICAL laminar airflow hood, all manipulations should be carried
out how many inches above the work surface? - ANS-3
What statement is false regarding the horizontal laminar airflow hood? - ANS-it should
be located in the anteroom
The HEPA filter removes particulate matter and microorganisms from the air that are- -
ANS-.3 microns and larger
The horizontal laminar airflow hood is capable of maintaining an environment of at least-
- ANS-class 5
Which drugs are used to treat cancer by substituting in or blocking the use of essential
nutrients and enzymes? - ANS-antimetabolites
