How To Start An IV Quiz

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How To Start An IV Quiz

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

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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:

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

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

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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?

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

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

What should be done when infiltration is suspected?

	TRUE	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

Drag and drop which of the following supplies are needed to start a PIV and what is not needed in starting a PIV:

Non-Sterile Gloves
IV Extension Set
10 mL Saline Flush
IV starter kit
Sterile Gloves
Fill Needle
Primary IV tubing
IV Fluids or Medication
Secondary IV tubing
Stethoscope
IV Catheters

Supplies NEEDED to start a PIV:
Supplies NOT NEEDED to start a PIV:

What are items that are included in labeling the IV site?

Tourniquet is applied _______ inches above insertion site

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

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

List the signs of infiltration?

Veins should feel spongy on palpation without pulses.

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

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

Metacarpal veins on dorsum of the hand

Median cubital veins near the antecubital (AC) fossa

Cephalic and basilic veins of the forearm

Antebrachial veins near the antecubital (AC) fossa

Basilic veins of the forearm

Arteriovenous fistula of the upper arm

What should be done when infiltration is suspected? 

TRUE

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

Non-Sterile Gloves

IV Extension Set

10 mL Saline Flush

IV starter kit

Sterile Gloves

Fill Needle

Primary IV tubing

IV Fluids or Medication

Secondary IV tubing

Stethoscope

IV Catheters

Supplies NEEDED to start a PIV:

Supplies NOT NEEDED to start a PIV:

As long as line is patent

As long as site remains free from pain

Check with your hospital system’s policy

72-96 hours is standard

A & B

C & D