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WorksheetsIV Teach a Peer Section 101 Spring 2026
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is the local complication from IV therapy that is invasion of microorganisms at the insertion site?
Phlebitis
Hemorrhage
Infiltration
Local Infection
A student nurse is reviewing the advantages of using IV push medications with their instructor. Which statement indicates a correct understanding when made by the student? (Select all that apply)
"Since the medication is going directly into the bloodstream, medication compatibility isn't a concern."
"Because the medication is entering the bloodstream, it bypasses the first- pass effect."
"IV push medications are faster-acting than other administration routes."
"Patients can still get their medication if they have trouble swallowing."
"Patients at risk for fluid volume overload can benefit from IV push medication administration."
A 48-year-old female has been admitted after a severe head injury. The provider states she will put in an order to begin IV fluids to treat the patient's increased ICP. What solution does the nurse anticipate the provider to order?
Dextrose 5% in Water
0.9% NaCl
0.33% NaCl
3% NaCl
A nurse is preparing to start an IV. Which action should you perform after identifying the patient and explaining the procedure?
Swab the insertion site briskly in a horizontal then vertical then circular pattern
Apply the tourniquet 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) above the insertion site
Anchor the vein below the site by placing the thumb over the vein
Observe for blood return through the flashback chamber of the catheter
What is the preferred method of of cleansing the skin prior to inserting an IV?
Chlorhexidine, circular motion working outward
Chlorhexidine - circular motion working inward
Alcohol swab - one swipe top to bottom
Betadine - circular motion working outward
What veins should be avoided when selecting an IV insertion site?
veins on palmer side of wrist
veins on dorsal side of hand
veins in the antecubital fossa
basilic vein
What are the nurse's priority interventions when signs of speed shock are noted? Which action should the nurse do first?
Begin CPR
Notify provider
Stop the infusion
Maintain IV access
A nurse is preparing to state a peripheral IV on a client who is receiving a blood transfusion. Which IV catheter size is most appropriate?
24-gauge
22-gauge
20-gauge
18-gauge
How long should an IV be left in a patient while in the hospital setting? (Select all that apply.)
Until completion of IV therapy
48 hours only
According to agency protocol
It can stay even if they leave the hospital without provider approval
Until a complication arises
While assessing your patients’ IV you notice what looks like rain in the IV tubing. Which of
the following should you do first?
Assess for reaction.
Notify the MD
Remove the IV
Withdraw med till you see blood
How often should you assess the IV site for a non-vulnerable patient on continuous infusion?
1-2 hours
Every shift
4 hours
6 hours
A nurse is getting ready to administer an antibiotic through a peripheral IV. Which finding indicates the IV has infiltrated?
The patient reports fever and chills
The IV site is swollen and cool to touch
The IV site is red, warm and painful
The patient reports chest pain
