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How To Start An IV Quiz
By Alyssa Woolly
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Question 1
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Question 2
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Question 3
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Question 5
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What are items that are included in labeling the IV site?
Question 6
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Tourniquet is applied
_______
inches above insertion site
Question 7
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Question 8
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List the signs of infiltration?
Question 9
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Question 10
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Veins that appear straight, distal, and non-branching are non-preferable.
True
False
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
Drag and drop which of the following supplies are needed to start a PIV and what is not needed in starting a PIV:
Primary IV tubing
IV starter kit
IV Catheters
Fill Needle
Sterile Gloves
IV Extension Set
Non-Sterile Gloves
Secondary IV tubing
IV Fluids or Medication
10 mL Saline Flush
Stethoscope
Supplies NEEDED to start a PIV:
Supplies NOT NEEDED to start a PIV:
Put in chronological order the steps of removing a peripheral IV.
Use a 2x2 gauze and place it at the insertion site
Apply pressure until bleeding is stopped
Cover site with bandaid and remove in 24 hours
Remove catheter flush with the skin
Hand hygiene/put on gloves
Loosen the edges of the IV dressing
Veins should feel spongy on palpation without pulses.
True
False
BONUS: How long can a PIV remain in place before needing to be removed or replaced?
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