Intravenous (IV) Therapy and Catheter Management Quiz

Test your knowledge on infusion therapy with questions about IV purpose, complications, catheter care, and more.

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What is the primary purpose of intravenous (IV) therapy?

To administer medication directly into the bloodstream

To monitor blood pressure

To clean wounds

To immobilize fractures

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

Infection

Air embolism

Hypotension

Thrombosis

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Which vein is commonly used for peripheral IV catheter insertion in adults?

Dorsal metacarpal vein

Femoral vein

Cephalic vein

Jugular vein

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What is the recommended frequency for assessing the site and condition of an IV catheter?

Every 4 hours

Every 12 hours

Once per shift

Once daily

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What is the purpose of using an IV pump in IV therapy?

To measure the patient's blood pressure

To control the flow rate of IV fluids accurately

To provide oxygen therapy

To assess the patient's temperature

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Which of the following is a potential complication of using a peripheral IV catheter?

Pneumothorax

Air embolism

Infiltration

Cardiac tamponade

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What is the purpose of a saline flush in IV therapy?

To dilute the IV medication

To maintain patency of the IV line

To prevent infection

To reduce the risk of air embolism

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What is the purpose of a saline lock (heparin lock) in IV therapy?

To flush the IV line with saline

To maintain patency of the IV line

To prevent blood clots from forming in the IV line

To deliver medication continuously

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Which of the following is a correct guideline for catheter site care?

Clean the site with alcohol before and after use

Use a circular motion to clean the site

Change the catheter site daily

Apply an occlusive dressing over the site

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#10

Which of the following is a potential complication of IV therapy related to the administration of hypertonic solutions?

Fluid overload

Hypotension

Hypertension

Bradycardia

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#11

What is the typical size range for an IV catheter gauge used in adult patients?

14-16 gauge

18-20 gauge

22-24 gauge

26-28 gauge

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#12

Which of the following is a common complication associated with the use of a PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter)?

Local skin discoloration

Nausea

Pneumothorax

Hypertension

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#13

Which of the following is a potential sign of infiltration at an IV site?

Cool skin temperature

Decreased pain at the site

Swelling or edema around the site

Normal flow of IV fluids

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#14

Which of the following is an appropriate action if blood appears in the IV tubing during administration?

Apply pressure to the site

Increase the IV flow rate

Stop the infusion and assess the site

Continue the infusion but monitor closely

4 answered

#15

What is the recommended angle for insertion of an IV catheter?

45 degrees

90 degrees

30 degrees

60 degrees

4 answered

#16

What is the purpose of a central venous catheter (CVC) in IV therapy?

To administer medications that are irritating to peripheral veins

To monitor arterial blood gases

To drain excess cerebrospinal fluid

To administer IV fluids for short durations

4 answered

#17

Which of the following is a recommended technique to reduce the risk of infection during catheter insertion?

Wash hands with soap and water only

Use aseptic technique during insertion

Insert catheter without gloves to ensure better dexterity

Reuse catheter insertion kits to save resources

4 answered

#18

What is the recommended method to verify catheter tip placement during central venous catheter insertion?

Aspirate blood from the catheter

Use chest X-ray

Ask the patient to cough

Observe for blood return from the catheter

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Intravenous (IV) Therapy and Catheter Management Quiz

What is the primary purpose of intravenous (IV) therapy?

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

Which vein is commonly used for peripheral IV catheter insertion in adults?

What is the recommended frequency for assessing the site and condition of an IV catheter?

What is the purpose of using an IV pump in IV therapy?

Which of the following is a potential complication of using a peripheral IV catheter?

What is the purpose of a saline flush in IV therapy?

What is the purpose of a saline lock (heparin lock) in IV therapy?

Which of the following is a correct guideline for catheter site care?

Which of the following is a potential complication of IV therapy related to the administration of hypertonic solutions?

What is the typical size range for an IV catheter gauge used in adult patients?

Which of the following is a common complication associated with the use of a PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter)?

Which of the following is a potential sign of infiltration at an IV site?

Which of the following is an appropriate action if blood appears in the IV tubing during administration?

What is the recommended angle for insertion of an IV catheter?

What is the purpose of a central venous catheter (CVC) in IV therapy?

Which of the following is a recommended technique to reduce the risk of infection during catheter insertion?

What is the recommended method to verify catheter tip placement during central venous catheter insertion?

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