IV Therapy Quiz

What is the primary purpose of intravenous therapy?

• To deliver medication orally

• To provide hydration

• To administer medications directly into the bloodstream

• To perform surgical procedures

Which vein is commonly used for peripheral intravenous catheter placement in adults?

• Femoral vein

• Cephalic vein

• Median cubital vein

• Internal jugular vein

What is the term used for an inflammation of the vein as a result of an IV catheter?

• Phlebitis

• Thrombosis

• Embolism

• Vasculitis

Which of the following is NOT a common complication of intravenous therapy?

• Infection

• Air embolism

• Hypertension

• Infiltration

What is the process of administering a large volume of fluid directly into the bloodstream in a short period called?

• Drip infusion

• Bolus

• Slow infusion

• Gradual infusion

Which of the following solutions is isotonic?

• 0.9% Sodium Chloride

• 50% Dextrose

• 0.45% Sodium Chloride

• 3% Sodium Chloride

What is the primary reason for using a pump for intravenous therapy?

• To reduce the risk of air embolism

• To control the flow rate accurately

• To prevent the needle from dislodging

• To warm the fluid

Which of the following is a central venous catheter NOT typically used for?

• Long-term antibiotic therapy

• Chemotherapy

• Immediate surgery

• Total parenteral nutrition

What is the term for the administration of nutrition intravenously?

• Enteral nutrition

• Parenteral nutrition

• Supplemental nutrition

• Basic nutrition

Which of the following gauge needles is typically used for blood transfusions?

• 16-18 gauge

• 20-22 gauge

• 25 -26 gauge

• 16-19 gauge