IV Therapy Quiz: Master Access, Sites & Complications

1. Which vein is preferred for peripheral IV catheter placement due to its accessibility and lower complication rates?

Cephalic vein

Basilic vein

Median cubital vein

Radial artery

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

24 hours

48 hours

72 hours

96 hours

3. Phlebitis is characterized by inflammation of the vein. Which of the following is NOT a common cause?

Mechanical irritation from catheter movement

Chemical irritation from infusate

Bacterial infection

Proper aseptic technique during insertion

4. Central venous catheters are indicated for which clinical scenario?

Short-term antibiotic therapy in stable patients

Vesicant medications and prolonged parenteral nutrition

Routine fluid replacement in ambulatory patients

Blood draws in patients with difficult peripheral access

5. Extravasation occurs when IV fluid infiltrates surrounding tissues. Which complication is most likely with potassium chloride extravasation?

Superficial skin erythema only

Tissue necrosis and permanent damage

Temporary numbness resolving within hours

Localized edema without tissue injury

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7. Air embolism is a serious complication of IV therapy. Which situation presents the highest risk?

Slow infusion of isotonic saline

Central line disconnection or rupture during use

Peripheral catheter in the hand

Routine saline lock flushing

8. Thrombophlebitis involves both thrombosis and inflammation. True or False: It is always caused by bacterial infection.

True

False

9. The lower extremity is generally contraindicated for peripheral IV access in most patients. Which is the primary reason?

Increased risk of thrombosis and reduced patient mobility

Veins are too small for standard catheters

Local anesthesia cannot be used effectively

The site is difficult to visualize during insertion

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11. Speed shock occurs when IV medications or fluids are infused too rapidly. Which symptom would NOT be expected?

Facial flushing and chest pain

Hypotension and irregular heart rate

Decreased intracranial pressure

Loss of consciousness in severe cases

12. Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) are serious nosocomial infections. Which intervention is most effective in prevention?

Daily dressing changes without aseptic technique

Maximal sterile barrier precautions during insertion

Routine antibiotic prophylaxis for all catheters

Flushing with saline every 24 hours

13. Infiltration is defined as leakage of non-vesicant fluid into surrounding tissues. True or False: Infiltration always requires surgical intervention.

True

False

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15. Hematoma formation at the IV insertion site results from which mechanism?

Bacterial contamination of the catheter hub

Puncture of the vein wall with blood leakage into surrounding tissue

Allergic reaction to the catheter material

Osmotic fluid shift from hypertonic infusates

IV Therapy Quiz: Master Access, Sites & Complications

1. Which vein is preferred for peripheral IV catheter placement due to its accessibility and lower complication rates?

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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. Phlebitis is characterized by inflammation of the vein. Which of the following is NOT a common cause?

4. Central venous catheters are indicated for which clinical scenario?

5. Extravasation occurs when IV fluid infiltrates surrounding tissues. Which complication is most likely with potassium chloride extravasation?

6. The antecubital fossa is generally avoided for long-term IV therapy primarily because ____.

7. Air embolism is a serious complication of IV therapy. Which situation presents the highest risk?

8. Thrombophlebitis involves both thrombosis and inflammation. True or False: It is always caused by bacterial infection.

9. The lower extremity is generally contraindicated for peripheral IV access in most patients. Which is the primary reason?

10. Osmolarity of infusates affects vein tolerance. Hypertonic solutions are best administered through ____.

11. Speed shock occurs when IV medications or fluids are infused too rapidly. Which symptom would NOT be expected?

12. Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) are serious nosocomial infections. Which intervention is most effective in prevention?

13. Infiltration is defined as leakage of non-vesicant fluid into surrounding tissues. True or False: Infiltration always requires surgical intervention.

14. The hand and forearm are preferred IV sites in adults primarily because of ____.

15. Hematoma formation at the IV insertion site results from which mechanism?