iv therapy quizz

Peripheral IV canula must be removed every 12-72hours from insertion time.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Wearing non-sterile gloves during IV canula insertion is advisable.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Access device that are inserted into intermediate-sized vessels and advanced into central veins

where the tip of the catheter typically will be in the superior vena cava are called:

• peripheral access device

• midline catheters

• central devices

• venous infusion ports

After cleansing the IV site with the proper antiseptic, the nurse should

• blow on the cleanse site to facilitate drying

• allow air dry

• tap the site dry with a regular gauze pad

• fan the cleanse IV site with gloved hand

Factors to be considered in venous site selection for IV therapy are:

• Duration of the therapy

• Type of therapy

• Condition of veins

• All of the above

Which venous site are commonly used in infants and not in adults?

• Veins in the feet and ankle

• Scalp veins

• Antecubital veins

• A and B

How often does intact IV tubing need to be change?

• 24hours

• 48hours

• 72hours

• 96hours

What is the best choice of canula size?

• The largest one you feel you can successfully insert

• The smallest one you can find

• Smallest gauge to accommodate the therapy

• The largest gauge your facility has

The nurses role in IV therapy is to:

• Assess and monitor the patient’s fluid status before, during and after therapy

• Determine the need fluid therapy

• Determine the appropriate type of fluid therapy

• Change the patients IV site whenever the patients request it

IV canula should be flushed with water for injection after any medication

• TRUE

• FALSE