IV Devices
Why IV?
Veins & Sites
Site Prep & Infection Control
Blood & TPN
100

What IV device is typically used for short-term therapy in the hand or forearm?


What is a peripheral IV catheter?

100

What is the most common reason for initiating IV fluids?


What is fluid and electrolyte replacement?

100

What is the most common site for a peripheral IV in adults?

What is the forearm or hand?

100

What solution is commonly used to clean the skin before IV insertion?


What is chlorhexidine?

100

Before administering blood, what two patient identifiers must be verified?


What are full name and date of birth (plus crossmatch info)?

200

Which central line is inserted into a vein in the arm and threaded to the superior vena cava?


What is a PICC line?

200

Name one reason to give IV medication instead of oral.

What is faster absorption/onset of action?

200

Which vein in the antecubital fossa is often used for IV access?

What is the median cubital vein?

200

How long should you scrub the IV site with antiseptic before insertion?

What is at least 30 seconds?

200

What IV solution is compatible with blood products?

What is normal saline (0.9% NaCl)?

300

What type of IV device is surgically implanted under the skin for long-term use?


What is an implanted port?

300

What condition requires immediate IV access for dextrose 50%?

What is severe hypoglycemia?

300

Why should the lower extremities be avoided for IV access in adults?

What is increased risk for thrombosis and infection?

300

What is the most effective way to prevent infection during IV therapy?

What is hand hygiene?

300

How soon must a nurse start a transfusion once blood is picked up?


What is within 30 minutes?

400

What device is best for administering vesicant medications long-term?


What is a central venous catheter?

400

What type of IV solution is used to treat cerebral edema?

What is hypertonic solution, like 3% saline?

400

When inserting an IV, where should the nurse start?


What is distal to proximal?

400

How often should peripheral IV sites be rotated?


What is every 72–96 hours per facility protocol?

400

What type of IV access is required for TPN administration?

What is central venous access?

500

Which device is used for rapid infusion in emergencies and inserted into bone marrow?

What is an intraosseous line?

500

A patient with vomiting and diarrhea for 3 days is weak and tachycardic. What fluid would the nurse expect to administer?


What is isotonic solution like normal saline or lactated Ringer’s?

500

A patient has a left mastectomy. Where should the IV be placed?

What is the right arm?

500

A patient has redness and warmth at the IV site. What complication is suspected?

What is phlebitis?

500

What is the most serious complication of TPN therapy?

What is infection/sepsis?

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