01
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1 point
An adult needs a short-term peripheral IV. Which approach is most appropriate when selecting an access site?
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1 IV Access and Safety Fundamentals Online Quiz Questions
Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 1 IV Access and Safety Fundamentals, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.
20 questions
02
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A clinician is preparing for an IV procedure. Which preparation best reduces contamination risk and avoids using unsuitable supplies?
- A
Use the solution if it looks clear, even if its label cannot be read.
- B
Gather appropriate, in-date supplies; inspect packaging and solution; and arrange them on a clean work surface.
- C
Open supplies early and leave them uncovered while completing other tasks.
- D
Prepare supplies before checking the order or patient.
03
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1 point
A clinician is preparing new tubing for a prescribed infusion. Which setup practice is safest?
- A
Use any set that fits the pump and touch the ends briefly before connecting.
- B
Protect connection points, use the set specified for the device and therapy, and prime it according to instructions while preventing air from entering the patient's line.
- C
Connect the tubing before checking whether the setup matches the order.
- D
Prime the tubing without following the set or pump instructions.
04
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1 point
After antisepsis, a clinician accidentally touches the intended peripheral-IV insertion site with a bare finger. Which actions help re-establish safe conditions before insertion? Select all that apply.
- A
Re-clean the site using the approved antiseptic procedure.
- B
Allow the antiseptic to dry as directed before insertion.
- C
Perform hand hygiene before insertion.
- D
Put on gloves and insert without re-cleaning the touched site.
- E
Wipe the site with dry gauze and proceed.
05
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1 point
A clinician is connecting new tubing to a bag and access device. Which practices are appropriate for this setup? Select all that apply.
- A
Keep connection points protected and use aseptic technique when connecting them.
- B
Use the administration set specified for the device and therapy.
- C
Touch the tubing ends briefly to make sure they are dry.
- D
Prime the tubing according to the set and pump instructions while preventing air from entering the patient's line.
06
True or false
1 point
For peripheral IV insertion, clean gloves may be used when the prepared insertion site is not touched after antisepsis.
- A
True
- B
False
07
True or false
1 point
For a high-risk infusion, any required independent double-checks should be completed according to facility policy.
- A
True
- B
False
08
Written response
1 point
Before proceeding with IV care, what is the minimum number of approved person-specific identifiers to use to verify the patient?
09
Written response
1 point
When verifying a pump's programmed infusion settings, what resource should be used when applicable?
10
Fill in the blank
1 point
After applying an approved antiseptic to the insertion site, allow it to as directed before insertion.
11
Fill in the blank
1 point
Do not use a solution with an unreadable , even if it looks clear.
12
Open ended
1 point
Just before starting an infusion, you notice that the IV bag label does not match the intended therapy. Explain what you should do before proceeding and why.
13
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1 point
A cap needed for an IV setup falls onto the floor. What is the safest response?
- A
Reuse the cap if it looks clean.
- B
Replace the dropped cap rather than using it.
- C
Wipe the cap on the bed and use it.
- D
Use it if the patient has not yet been connected.
14
True or false
1 point
If an infusion pump alarm is disruptive, it is acceptable to turn down the alarm volume and continue without addressing the alarm.
- A
True
- B
False
15
Written response
1 point
Which room-assignment detail is not an approved person-specific identifier for verifying a patient?
16
Written response
1 point
For an adult receiving a peripheral catheter, which anatomical region does CDC recommend for the insertion site?
17
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1 point
An infusion is prescribed to be delivered by pump. Which check is most important before starting it?
- A
Start the pump if it turns on, even when the displayed settings are unfamiliar.
- B
Confirm the pump and compatible tubing are set up correctly and that the programmed dose or rate and volume match the order.
- C
Choose settings that will make the infusion finish as quickly as possible.
- D
Turn down the alarm volume to reduce disturbance.
18
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1 point
After antisepsis, a clinician accidentally touches the intended insertion site with a bare finger. What is the safest next step before inserting the catheter?
- A
Insert the catheter because the site was already cleaned.
- B
Repeat the approved antiseptic procedure and let the site dry as directed before insertion.
- C
Wipe the site with dry gauze.
- D
Put on gloves and insert without re-cleaning.
19
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1 point
Just before connecting an IV bag, you notice that its label does not match the intended therapy. What should you do?
- A
Start the infusion slowly while contacting the prescriber.
- B
Stop and resolve the mismatch before connecting or starting the infusion.
- C
Ask the patient whether the bag looks familiar, then proceed if they say yes.
- D
Relabel the bag based on memory.
20
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1 point
Just before an infusion, the clinician notices that the IV bag label does not match the intended therapy. What should the clinician do?
- A
Start at a slower rate while contacting the prescriber.
- B
Stop and resolve the mismatch before connecting or starting the infusion.
- C
Ask the patient whether the bag looks familiar.
- D
Relabel the bag based on memory.