IV SHERPATH QUESTIONS WITH 100% RATED
ANSWERS 2025/2026 LATEST UPDATE/GET A+
The nurse teaches a nursing student about discontinuing peripheral access. Which of
the nursing student's statements indicates a need for further learning? Select all that
apply.
A. 'I should remove the intravenous site dressing.'
B. 'I should turn on the electronic infusion device.'
C. 'I should apply gauze dressing and secure it with tape.'
D. 'I should apply skin protectant lotion at the insertion site.'
E. 'I should apply pressure on the intravenous site by placing gauze pad.' - B. 'I should
turn on the electronic infusion device.'
D. 'I should apply skin protectant lotion at the insertion site.'
The nurse should turn off the electronic infusion device while discontinuing the
intravenous access to prevent the spillage of the intravenous fluid. The nurse should
clean the intravenous site with an antiseptic swab to remove secretions around the
insertion site but applies a skin protectant prior to inserting the IV. While discontinuing
the intravenous access, the intravenous site dressing should be removed because it
exposes the catheter with minimal discomfort. The nurse applies sterile gauze dressing
and secures it with tape to prevent bleeding and reduces bacterial entry into the
insertion site. The nurse applies pressure on the intravenous site by placing gauze pad
to reduce the bleeding and hematoma formation.
p. 985
A registered nurse teaches a group of nursing students about the administration of an
intravenous bolus to a patient. Which statement made by the nursing student indicates
effective learning?
A. 'An intravenous bolus allows for the control of intravenous fluid intake.'
B. 'An intravenous bolus is the safest method of administering medications.'
C. 'An intravenous bolus is advantageous in patients who have restricted fluids.'
D. 'An intravenous bolus is used to introduce very diluted forms of medication.' - C. 'An
intravenous bolus is advantageous in patients who have restricted fluids.'
An intravenous bolus involves introducing a concentrated dose of medication directly
into the systemic circulation. Because the bolus requires only a small amount of fluid to
deliver the medication, the bolus is advantageous in patients who have to restrict fluid
intake. Volume-controlled infusions allow for the control of intravenous fluid intake. An
intravenous bolus is the most dangerous method for administering medications because
there is no time to correct errors. An intravenous bolus is used to introduce
concentrated doses of medication.
p. 653
, The nurse is caring for a patient who has an intravenous (IV) line for fluid therapy. About
which potential complications should the nurse be vigilant while assessing the patient?
Select all that apply.
A. Pallor
B. Bleeding
C. Phlebitis
D. Infection
E. Jaundice - B. Bleeding
C. Phlebitis
D. Infection
Bleeding at the venipuncture site is a potential complication of intravenous therapy,
which can be noted as oozing or slow seepage of blood at the site. Phlebitis, which is
characterized by tenderness, pain, or burning, is an inflammation of the inner layer of a
vein. Infection is a potential complication of intravenous therapy if aseptic measures
were not taken during the procedure. Pallor is not a potential complication of
intravenous therapy and can occur in other conditions such as reduced hemoglobin.
Jaundice, characterized by yellowish discoloration of skin, is not a potential complication
of intravenous therapy and can occur in other conditions such as hepatitis.
p. 960
What is the advantage of the intravenous route of drug administration?
A. The intravenous route is used to inject highly soluble medications.
B. The intravenous route is used for the rapid injection of medications.
C. The intravenous route is administered to patients with suitable veins.
D. The intravenous route is the best route to establish constant therapeutic blood levels.
- D. The intravenous route is the best route to establish constant therapeutic blood
levels.
The intravenous route is the best route for establishing constant therapeutic blood
levels. Because the intravenous route is limited to injecting highly soluble medications, it
cannot be used to inject partially soluble medications. Only patients who have suitable
veins can be administered drugs through the intravenous route so this is not an
advantage of the IV route. It is not the suitable route of administration for all patients.
The intravenous route poses the risk of a medication overdose if the drug is injected too
rapidly. Therefore, this is one of its disadvantages.
p. 652
A registered nurse teaches a nursing student about instructions to be given to a patient
on intravenous therapy at home. Which statement made by the nursing student
indicates the need for further teaching?
A. 'I should teach the patient and family how to recognize problems of intravenous
therapy.'
ANSWERS 2025/2026 LATEST UPDATE/GET A+
The nurse teaches a nursing student about discontinuing peripheral access. Which of
the nursing student's statements indicates a need for further learning? Select all that
apply.
A. 'I should remove the intravenous site dressing.'
B. 'I should turn on the electronic infusion device.'
C. 'I should apply gauze dressing and secure it with tape.'
D. 'I should apply skin protectant lotion at the insertion site.'
E. 'I should apply pressure on the intravenous site by placing gauze pad.' - B. 'I should
turn on the electronic infusion device.'
D. 'I should apply skin protectant lotion at the insertion site.'
The nurse should turn off the electronic infusion device while discontinuing the
intravenous access to prevent the spillage of the intravenous fluid. The nurse should
clean the intravenous site with an antiseptic swab to remove secretions around the
insertion site but applies a skin protectant prior to inserting the IV. While discontinuing
the intravenous access, the intravenous site dressing should be removed because it
exposes the catheter with minimal discomfort. The nurse applies sterile gauze dressing
and secures it with tape to prevent bleeding and reduces bacterial entry into the
insertion site. The nurse applies pressure on the intravenous site by placing gauze pad
to reduce the bleeding and hematoma formation.
p. 985
A registered nurse teaches a group of nursing students about the administration of an
intravenous bolus to a patient. Which statement made by the nursing student indicates
effective learning?
A. 'An intravenous bolus allows for the control of intravenous fluid intake.'
B. 'An intravenous bolus is the safest method of administering medications.'
C. 'An intravenous bolus is advantageous in patients who have restricted fluids.'
D. 'An intravenous bolus is used to introduce very diluted forms of medication.' - C. 'An
intravenous bolus is advantageous in patients who have restricted fluids.'
An intravenous bolus involves introducing a concentrated dose of medication directly
into the systemic circulation. Because the bolus requires only a small amount of fluid to
deliver the medication, the bolus is advantageous in patients who have to restrict fluid
intake. Volume-controlled infusions allow for the control of intravenous fluid intake. An
intravenous bolus is the most dangerous method for administering medications because
there is no time to correct errors. An intravenous bolus is used to introduce
concentrated doses of medication.
p. 653
, The nurse is caring for a patient who has an intravenous (IV) line for fluid therapy. About
which potential complications should the nurse be vigilant while assessing the patient?
Select all that apply.
A. Pallor
B. Bleeding
C. Phlebitis
D. Infection
E. Jaundice - B. Bleeding
C. Phlebitis
D. Infection
Bleeding at the venipuncture site is a potential complication of intravenous therapy,
which can be noted as oozing or slow seepage of blood at the site. Phlebitis, which is
characterized by tenderness, pain, or burning, is an inflammation of the inner layer of a
vein. Infection is a potential complication of intravenous therapy if aseptic measures
were not taken during the procedure. Pallor is not a potential complication of
intravenous therapy and can occur in other conditions such as reduced hemoglobin.
Jaundice, characterized by yellowish discoloration of skin, is not a potential complication
of intravenous therapy and can occur in other conditions such as hepatitis.
p. 960
What is the advantage of the intravenous route of drug administration?
A. The intravenous route is used to inject highly soluble medications.
B. The intravenous route is used for the rapid injection of medications.
C. The intravenous route is administered to patients with suitable veins.
D. The intravenous route is the best route to establish constant therapeutic blood levels.
- D. The intravenous route is the best route to establish constant therapeutic blood
levels.
The intravenous route is the best route for establishing constant therapeutic blood
levels. Because the intravenous route is limited to injecting highly soluble medications, it
cannot be used to inject partially soluble medications. Only patients who have suitable
veins can be administered drugs through the intravenous route so this is not an
advantage of the IV route. It is not the suitable route of administration for all patients.
The intravenous route poses the risk of a medication overdose if the drug is injected too
rapidly. Therefore, this is one of its disadvantages.
p. 652
A registered nurse teaches a nursing student about instructions to be given to a patient
on intravenous therapy at home. Which statement made by the nursing student
indicates the need for further teaching?
A. 'I should teach the patient and family how to recognize problems of intravenous
therapy.'
