Chapter 14 IV Therapy Study Questions

Question 1

T or F After a contrast reaction you should document all things that have
occurred from the start of the reaction until the time the patient is released
from the room.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Which of the following should you NOT do if the patient develops an anaphylactoid reaction?

A. you should not leave the patient
B. you should maintain the IV
C. you should start CPR if needed
D. you should complete the infusion of contrast into the patient

Answer 2

D. you should complete the infusion of contrast into the patient

Question 3

Which is not an indication of an adverse reaction?

A. hives
B. difficulty swallowing
C. hair loss
D. the feeling that the tongue is swelling or getting thicker.

Answer 3

C. hair loss

Question 4

T or F When piggybacking to an existing IV you should try to use the port
closest to the site of injection

Answer 4

True

Question 5

You may piggyback your contrast to an existing IV if the solution that is hanging is:

A. D5W
B. Ringers lactate
C. Saline
D. All of the above

Answer 5

D. all of the above

Question 6

If upon removal of the over-the-needle- catheter device, part of it is missing, you should:

A. place a tourniquet above the site of insertion
B. leave the patient to get help
C. document the incident and release the patient from the department
D. all of the above

Answer 6

A. place a tourniquet above the site of insertion

Question 7

T or F The cannula best suited for short- term therapy is the over – the –needle catheter.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

T or F Universal Precautions state that it is right to break off the needle as
long as it is recapped before breakage.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

T or F The outer covering of a vein is called the tunica adventitia.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

13. Which of the following is not a critical lab value?

A. BUN
B. Creatinine
C. CPK
D. All of the above

Answer 10

C. CPK

Question 11

12. Pharmaceutical package inserts contain which of the following?

A.	contraindications
B.	compatibilities
C.	side effects
D.	indications for use
E.	all of the above

Answer 11

E. all of the above

Question 12

Which of the following is a site you may place an IV?

A. scalp
B. tattoos
C. bruised areas
D. areas of inflammation

Answer 12

A. scalp

Question 13

T or F Each institution should have written criteria regarding the performance
of venipunture

Answer 13

True

Question 14

In a dark skinned person, the best method for locating an accessible vein is:

A.	multiple tourniquets
B.	tangential lighting
C.	direct overhead lighting
D.	light application of the tourniquet
E.	none of the above

Answer 14

B. tangential lighting

Question 15

Which of the following is a local complication associated with IV therapy? 
A.	speed shock
B.	phlebitis
C.	septicemia
D.	pulmonary edema
E.	none of the above

Answer 15

B. phlebitis

Question 16

What factors affect site selection?

A.	type of solution
B.	condition of vein
C.	duration of therapy
D.	presence of disease, shunts, or grafts in the extremity
E.	all of the above
F.	two of the above

Answer 16

E. all of the above

Question 17

Before equipment setup and venipuncture, how many second of handwashing with an antimicrobial soap are recommended?

A. 10 to 30
B. 15 to 20
C. 30 to 60
D. 45 to 60

Answer 17

C. 30 to 60

Question 18

T or F The organism responsible for most cases of septicemia related to infusion
is Staphylococci

Answer 18

True

Question 19

T or F The median basilic and the median cubital vein are good sites for IV
therapy.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

T or F Sterile gloves should be worn when starting an IV.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

T or F The intravenous catheter should always point in the direction of the feet.

Answer 21

False