IV THERAPY CERTIFICATION PRACTICE EXAM (UAP)
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1. What is the primary role of a UAP in IV therapy?
a. Inserting peripheral IVs
b. Monitoring IV sites for complications
c. Administering IV medications
d. Starting central lines
UAPs are not licensed to insert IVs or administer medications but
are permitted to monitor for signs of complications.
2. Which of the following findings at an IV site should a UAP report
immediately?
a. Dry dressing
b. Transparent dressing intact
c. Redness and swelling
d. Patient sleeping comfortably
Redness and swelling may indicate infiltration or phlebitis and
must be reported promptly.
3. Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is typically used during IV site
care?
, a. Gown
b. Gloves
c. Face mask
d. Shoe covers
Gloves are required to prevent contamination when handling IV
equipment.
4. What action should a UAP take if an IV pump alarms?
a. Silence the alarm
b. Increase the flow rate
c. Disconnect the IV
d. Notify the licensed nurse
UAPs must not adjust settings; they should inform a licensed nurse
of equipment alarms.
5. Which symptom is most likely associated with IV infiltration?
a. Swelling and cool skin at the site
b. Warmth and redness
c. Fever and chills
d. Bradycardia
Infiltration occurs when fluid leaks into tissue, causing swelling
and a cool sensation.
6. Which of the following is a responsibility of the UAP related to IV therapy?
a. Programming the IV pump
b. Changing IV tubing
c. Observing and reporting leakage or discomfort
, d. Initiating blood transfusions
UAPs can observe and report but cannot change IV equipment or
administer fluids.
7. A patient reports burning at the IV site. What should the UAP do first?
a. Stop the infusion
b. Remove the catheter
c. Report to the nurse immediately
d. Apply ice to the site
UAPs must report symptoms to the nurse rather than take clinical
action themselves.
8. What is the purpose of an infusion pump?
a. Increase the flow rate
b. Prevent clotting in the IV line
c. Regulate fluid delivery precisely
d. Dilute medications
Infusion pumps ensure accurate fluid administration based on the
prescribed rate.
9. What should the UAP check for when observing a patient’s IV site?
a. Electrolyte levels
b. Medication compatibility
c. Redness, swelling, and leakage
d. Blood pressure fluctuations
These are signs of local complications like infiltration or phlebitis.
— Questions and Correct Answers (Verified
Answers) with Rationales 2025
1. What is the primary role of a UAP in IV therapy?
a. Inserting peripheral IVs
b. Monitoring IV sites for complications
c. Administering IV medications
d. Starting central lines
UAPs are not licensed to insert IVs or administer medications but
are permitted to monitor for signs of complications.
2. Which of the following findings at an IV site should a UAP report
immediately?
a. Dry dressing
b. Transparent dressing intact
c. Redness and swelling
d. Patient sleeping comfortably
Redness and swelling may indicate infiltration or phlebitis and
must be reported promptly.
3. Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is typically used during IV site
care?
, a. Gown
b. Gloves
c. Face mask
d. Shoe covers
Gloves are required to prevent contamination when handling IV
equipment.
4. What action should a UAP take if an IV pump alarms?
a. Silence the alarm
b. Increase the flow rate
c. Disconnect the IV
d. Notify the licensed nurse
UAPs must not adjust settings; they should inform a licensed nurse
of equipment alarms.
5. Which symptom is most likely associated with IV infiltration?
a. Swelling and cool skin at the site
b. Warmth and redness
c. Fever and chills
d. Bradycardia
Infiltration occurs when fluid leaks into tissue, causing swelling
and a cool sensation.
6. Which of the following is a responsibility of the UAP related to IV therapy?
a. Programming the IV pump
b. Changing IV tubing
c. Observing and reporting leakage or discomfort
, d. Initiating blood transfusions
UAPs can observe and report but cannot change IV equipment or
administer fluids.
7. A patient reports burning at the IV site. What should the UAP do first?
a. Stop the infusion
b. Remove the catheter
c. Report to the nurse immediately
d. Apply ice to the site
UAPs must report symptoms to the nurse rather than take clinical
action themselves.
8. What is the purpose of an infusion pump?
a. Increase the flow rate
b. Prevent clotting in the IV line
c. Regulate fluid delivery precisely
d. Dilute medications
Infusion pumps ensure accurate fluid administration based on the
prescribed rate.
9. What should the UAP check for when observing a patient’s IV site?
a. Electrolyte levels
b. Medication compatibility
c. Redness, swelling, and leakage
d. Blood pressure fluctuations
These are signs of local complications like infiltration or phlebitis.
