Chapter 14 IV Therapy Study Questions Flashcards
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T or F After a contrast reaction you should document all things that have
occurred from the start of the reaction until the time the patient is released
from the room.
True
Which of the following should you NOT do if the patient develops an anaphylactoid reaction?
A. you should not leave the patient
B. you should maintain the IV
C. you should start CPR if needed
D. you should complete the infusion of contrast into the patient
D. you should complete the infusion of contrast into the patient
Which is not an indication of an adverse reaction?
A. hives
B. difficulty swallowing
C. hair loss
D. the feeling that the tongue is swelling or getting thicker.
C. hair loss
T or F When piggybacking to an existing IV you should try to use the port
closest to the site of injection
True
You may piggyback your contrast to an existing IV if the solution that is hanging is:
A. D5W
B. Ringers lactate
C. Saline
D. All of the above
D. all of the above
If upon removal of the over-the-needle- catheter device, part of it is missing, you should:
A. place a tourniquet above the site of insertion
B. leave the patient to get help
C. document the incident and release the patient from the department
D. all of the above
A. place a tourniquet above the site of insertion
T or F The cannula best suited for short- term therapy is the over – the –needle catheter.
False
T or F Universal Precautions state that it is right to break off the needle as
long as it is recapped before breakage.
False
T or F The outer covering of a vein is called the tunica adventitia.
True
- Which of the following is not a critical lab value?
A. BUN
B. Creatinine
C. CPK
D. All of the above
C. CPK
- Pharmaceutical package inserts contain which of the following?
A. contraindications B. compatibilities C. side effects D. indications for use E. all of the above
E. all of the above
Which of the following is a site you may place an IV?
A. scalp
B. tattoos
C. bruised areas
D. areas of inflammation
A. scalp
T or F Each institution should have written criteria regarding the performance
of venipunture
True
In a dark skinned person, the best method for locating an accessible vein is:
A. multiple tourniquets B. tangential lighting C. direct overhead lighting D. light application of the tourniquet E. none of the above
B. tangential lighting
Which of the following is a local complication associated with IV therapy? A. speed shock B. phlebitis C. septicemia D. pulmonary edema E. none of the above
B. phlebitis
What factors affect site selection?
A. type of solution B. condition of vein C. duration of therapy D. presence of disease, shunts, or grafts in the extremity E. all of the above F. two of the above
E. all of the above
Before equipment setup and venipuncture, how many second of handwashing with an antimicrobial soap are recommended?
A. 10 to 30
B. 15 to 20
C. 30 to 60
D. 45 to 60
C. 30 to 60
T or F The organism responsible for most cases of septicemia related to infusion
is Staphylococci
True
T or F The median basilic and the median cubital vein are good sites for IV
therapy.
True
T or F Sterile gloves should be worn when starting an IV.
False
T or F The intravenous catheter should always point in the direction of the feet.
False
