Infusion Therapy Quiz: Test Your IV Skills

1. Which gauge catheter is most appropriate for rapid blood transfusion in an adult emergency patient?

22 gauge

20 gauge

18 gauge

24 gauge

2. What is the maximum recommended dwell time for a peripheral IV catheter before replacement?

24 hours

48 hours

72 hours

96 hours

3. Which of the following is a sign of phlebitis at an IV site?

Coolness around the insertion site

Redness, warmth, and pain along the vein

Pale skin surrounding the catheter

Decreased blood pressure

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5. What is the primary advantage of using a PICC line instead of a peripheral IV for long-term therapy?

Lower infection risk

Reduced cost

Extended dwell time and better stability

Easier insertion technique

6. Which finding indicates infiltration at a peripheral IV site?

Bright red blood in the tubing

Swelling and coolness around the insertion site

Audible alarm from the infusion pump

Visible pus at the catheter entry point

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8. What is the primary cause of extravasation injuries with vesicant medications?

Administration through a central line

Leakage of medication into surrounding tissue

Rapid infusion rate

Patient movement during infusion

9. Which aseptic technique is critical when accessing a central line port?

Use clean, non-sterile gloves

Cleanse with alcohol for 30 seconds

Perform chlorhexidine scrub for 15 seconds and allow to air dry

Wipe with an alcohol pad and insert immediately

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11. What is the correct rate for flushing a peripheral IV to maintain patency?

5 mL of normal saline every 4 hours

10 mL of normal saline every 8 hours

3 mL of normal saline every shift

15 mL of heparin once daily

12. Which patient population has the highest risk for IV-related complications?

Young, healthy adults

Elderly patients with comorbidities

Athletes with excellent circulation

Pediatric patients over 5 years old

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14. What is the primary purpose of using a 0.22-micron filter during IV infusion?

Slow the infusion rate

Remove particulate matter and bacteria

Prevent air embolism

Reduce medication cost

15. Which complication is most likely if a peripheral IV is inserted in the lower extremity of an ambulatory patient?

Increased infection risk due to moisture

Higher risk of thrombophlebitis and DVT

Faster infusion rate

Reduced need for flushing

Infusion Therapy Quiz: Test Your IV Skills

1. Which gauge catheter is most appropriate for rapid blood transfusion in an adult emergency patient?

2.

What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

2. What is the maximum recommended dwell time for a peripheral IV catheter before replacement?

3. Which of the following is a sign of phlebitis at an IV site?

4. A central venous catheter (CVC) tip should be positioned in the ____ for optimal function and safety.

5. What is the primary advantage of using a PICC line instead of a peripheral IV for long-term therapy?

6. Which finding indicates infiltration at a peripheral IV site?

7. The recommended site for peripheral IV insertion in adults is the or .

8. What is the primary cause of extravasation injuries with vesicant medications?

9. Which aseptic technique is critical when accessing a central line port?

10. Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) risk increases significantly after ____ days of central line placement.

11. What is the correct rate for flushing a peripheral IV to maintain patency?

12. Which patient population has the highest risk for IV-related complications?

13. The term ____ refers to inflammation of a vein caused by mechanical, chemical, or bacterial irritation.

14. What is the primary purpose of using a 0.22-micron filter during IV infusion?

15. Which complication is most likely if a peripheral IV is inserted in the lower extremity of an ambulatory patient?

Infusion Therapy Quiz: Test Your IV Skills

1. Which gauge catheter is most appropriate for rapid blood transfusion in an adult emergency patient?

2.

What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

2. What is the maximum recommended dwell time for a peripheral IV catheter before replacement?

3. Which of the following is a sign of phlebitis at an IV site?

4. A central venous catheter (CVC) tip should be positioned in the ____ for optimal function and safety.

5. What is the primary advantage of using a PICC line instead of a peripheral IV for long-term therapy?

6. Which finding indicates infiltration at a peripheral IV site?

7. The recommended site for peripheral IV insertion in adults is the ____ or ____.

8. What is the primary cause of extravasation injuries with vesicant medications?

9. Which aseptic technique is critical when accessing a central line port?

10. Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) risk increases significantly after ____ days of central line placement.

11. What is the correct rate for flushing a peripheral IV to maintain patency?

12. Which patient population has the highest risk for IV-related complications?

13. The term ____ refers to inflammation of a vein caused by mechanical, chemical, or bacterial irritation.

14. What is the primary purpose of using a 0.22-micron filter during IV infusion?

15. Which complication is most likely if a peripheral IV is inserted in the lower extremity of an ambulatory patient?

7. The recommended site for peripheral IV insertion in adults is the or .