#1
Which vein is commonly used for peripheral intravenous therapy?
Axillary vein
Femoral vein
Cephalic vein
Renal vein
#2
Which type of intravenous solution is commonly used for patients with severe hyponatremia?
0.9% Sodium chloride
5% Dextrose in water
0.45% Sodium chloride
3% Sodium chloride
#3
What is the primary purpose of a burette chamber in intravenous administration sets?
To prevent air embolism
To regulate flow rate
To monitor blood pressure
To warm intravenous fluids
#4
In intravenous therapy, what is the primary purpose of administering blood products through a filter?
To prevent air embolism
To remove microorganisms
To prevent blood clot formation
To filter out large particles
#5
In intravenous therapy, what does the term 'extravasation' refer to?
Infection of the catheter
Infiltration of fluids
Escape of fluids into surrounding tissues
Formation of blood clots
#6
What is the purpose of an isotonic solution in intravenous therapy?
To expand plasma volume
To treat dehydration
To provide nutrition
To induce diuresis
#7
Which electrolyte imbalance is associated with the administration of too much normal saline?
Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
Hypernatremia
Hyponatremia
#8
Which of the following complications is associated with infiltration during intravenous therapy?
Phlebitis
Cellulitis
Hematoma
Extravasation
#9
What is the purpose of a saline lock (heparin lock) in intravenous therapy?
To administer continuous fluids
To prevent blood clotting in the catheter
To measure central venous pressure
To provide rapid bolus infusions
#10
What is the primary concern when administering intravenous potassium?
Hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia
Metabolic acidosis
Fluid overload
#11
Which factor is crucial to consider when selecting the gauge of an intravenous catheter?
Length of the catheter
Color of the catheter
Diameter of the catheter
Material of the catheter
#12
Which of the following signs indicates fluid overload during intravenous therapy?
Decreased blood pressure
Hypotension
Crackles in the lungs
Bradycardia
#13
What is the primary function of a central venous catheter (CVC) in intravenous therapy?
To monitor blood pressure
To administer medications and fluids
To measure blood glucose levels
To assist with oxygenation
#14
What is the purpose of a blood warmer during intravenous therapy?
To prevent clotting
To decrease blood viscosity
To reduce the risk of infection
To maintain normothermia
#15
Which condition may result from rapid administration of hypertonic solutions during intravenous therapy?
Fluid overload
Cerebral edema
Hypovolemia
Metabolic alkalosis
#16
In intravenous therapy, what is the recommended site for administering blood products?
Cephalic vein
Femoral vein
Basilic vein
Central venous catheter
#17
In intravenous therapy, what does the term 'phlebitis' refer to?
Infection of the catheter
Inflammation of a vein
Obstruction of blood flow
Formation of blood clots
#18
Which type of intravenous fluid is often used to expand intravascular volume rapidly in cases of hypovolemia?
Hypertonic saline
Isotonic saline
Dextrose in water
Colloid solution
#19
In intravenous therapy, what is the primary purpose of administering colloids?
To provide energy
To increase intravascular volume
To correct acid-base imbalance
To prevent infection