IV Quiz: Can You Start The Line Safely?

1. Which sign indicates an air embolism during central line insertion?

Localized warmth at site

Sudden dyspnea and chest pain

Slow venous return

Yellow drainage

2. Signs of catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) include fever, chills, and positive blood cultures. What is the immediate nursing action?

Flush the line with saline

Notify provider and prepare for line removal

Change the dressing

Increase infusion rate

3. Before inserting a central line, what imaging is typically required?

Ultrasound or chest X-ray

CT scan

MRI

No imaging needed

4. Which complication occurs when IV fluid infiltrates surrounding tissues?

Phlebitis

Infiltration

Thrombosis

Sepsis

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6. A PICC line is most appropriate for which scenario?

One-time medication dose

Long-term IV therapy (>6 weeks)

Emergency fluid resuscitation

Routine blood draws

7. What is the recommended frequency for changing peripheral IV dressings?

Daily

Every 24 hours or when soiled

Weekly

Only if blood is visible

8. Which patient population requires smaller gauge catheters (24-26 gauge)?

Trauma patients

Neonates and geriatric patients

Athletes

Patients with obesity

9. A patient reports burning at the IV site during infusion. What is your first action?

Ignore if vital signs are stable

Stop infusion and assess the site

Increase infusion rate

Apply heat to the area

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11. What is the maximum dwell time recommended for a peripheral IV catheter before removal?

24 hours

48 hours

72 hours

7 days

12. You miss the vein on your first attempt. What is the correct action?

Reattempt in the same vein immediately

Remove the catheter, apply pressure, and try another site

Continue advancing blindly

Apply more tourniquet pressure

13. What is the primary purpose of using a tourniquet during IV insertion?

Prevent infection

Distend veins for visibility

Reduce patient anxiety

Control bleeding after removal

14. A central venous catheter (CVC) is indicated for which clinical situation?

Short-term antibiotic therapy

Vesicant chemotherapy infusion

Single dose of IV fluids

Routine saline lock

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16. Which action reduces the risk of infection during IV insertion?

Shaving the insertion site

Using chlorhexidine or povidone-iodine antiseptic

Inserting without gloves

Reusing sterile supplies

17. A patient develops pain, swelling, and erythema at the IV site. This is most consistent with which complication?

Infiltration

Phlebitis

Extravasation

Air embolism

18. What is the appropriate catheter gauge for most adult peripheral IV lines?

14-16 gauge

18-20 gauge

22-24 gauge

26-28 gauge

19. You are preparing to insert an IV line. What is the first step in maintaining aseptic technique?

Apply tourniquet

Perform hand hygiene

Select catheter size

Palpate veins

20. Which vein is preferred for peripheral IV insertion in adults?

Basilic vein

Cephalic vein

Antecubital vein

Radial artery

IV Quiz: Can You Start the Line Safely?

1. Which sign indicates an air embolism during central line insertion?

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

2. Signs of catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) include fever, chills, and positive blood cultures. What is the immediate nursing action?

3. Before inserting a central line, what imaging is typically required?

4. Which complication occurs when IV fluid infiltrates surrounding tissues?

5. The bevel of the needle should be ____ when inserting an IV catheter.

6. A PICC line is most appropriate for which scenario?

7. What is the recommended frequency for changing peripheral IV dressings?

8. Which patient population requires smaller gauge catheters (24-26 gauge)?

9. A patient reports burning at the IV site during infusion. What is your first action?

10. The catheter should be secured with ____ immediately after successful insertion.

11. What is the maximum dwell time recommended for a peripheral IV catheter before removal?

12. You miss the vein on your first attempt. What is the correct action?

13. What is the primary purpose of using a tourniquet during IV insertion?

14. A central venous catheter (CVC) is indicated for which clinical situation?

15. The proper angle for peripheral IV insertion is typically ____.

16. Which action reduces the risk of infection during IV insertion?

17. A patient develops pain, swelling, and erythema at the IV site. This is most consistent with which complication?

18. What is the appropriate catheter gauge for most adult peripheral IV lines?

19. You are preparing to insert an IV line. What is the first step in maintaining aseptic technique?

20. Which vein is preferred for peripheral IV insertion in adults?