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How To Start An IV Quiz

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10 questions
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Veins that appear straight, distal, and non-branching are non-preferable.

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Which anatomical site is an appropriate choice for insertion of peripheral intravenous venipuncture (PIV)? Select All That Apply

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What should be done when infiltration is suspected?

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FALSE
Stop infusion
Discontinue IV
Assess infiltrated site
Apply cold or hot compress
Reuse the PIV after 1 hour
Call the doctor to ask if you should keep running the medication
Document infiltration
Elevate the affected extremity
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Drag and drop which of the following supplies are needed to start a PIV and what is not needed in starting a PIV:

  • Stethoscope
  • IV Extension Set
  • 10 mL Saline Flush
  • Fill Needle
  • Sterile Gloves
  • Non-Sterile Gloves
  • Primary IV tubing
  • IV Catheters
  • IV Fluids or Medication
  • IV starter kit
  • Secondary IV tubing
  • Supplies NEEDED to start a PIV:
  • Supplies NOT NEEDED to start a PIV:
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What are items that are included in labeling the IV site?

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Tourniquet is applied _______ inches above insertion site
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10

Put in chronological order the steps of removing a peripheral IV.

  1. Remove catheter flush with the skin
  2. Cover site with bandaid and remove in 24 hours
  3. Use a 2x2 gauze and place it at the insertion site
  4. Apply pressure until bleeding is stopped
  5. Loosen the edges of the IV dressing
  6. Hand hygiene/put on gloves
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List the signs of infiltration?

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Veins should feel spongy on palpation without pulses.

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BONUS: How long can a PIV remain in place before needing to be removed or replaced?