NUR211 IV THERAPY NCLEX
PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ELABORATED ANSWERS PASSED
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What is the main purpose of IV therapy?
A. Administer medications orally
B. Infuse fluids and medications into a vein
C. Supply nutrients only for patients who are NPO
D. Provide only emergency blood products - Correct Answer ✔✔ B. Infuse fluids and
medications into a vein
Rationale: IV therapy involves the infusion of fluids or medications directly into the
bloodstream.
Which patient condition would likely require IV therapy?
A. Mild dehydration
B. Patient who is NPO with prolonged vomiting
C. Patient with a mild headache
D. Patient who can take fluids orally - Correct Answer ✔✔ B. Patient who is NPO with
prolonged vomiting
Rationale: IV therapy is often used for patients unable to take fluids orally due to NPO
status or severe gastrointestinal issues.
Which of the following is a potential complication of IV therapy?
A. Hypotension
B. Air embolism
C. Increased gastrointestinal motility
D. Muscle weakness - Correct Answer ✔✔ B. Air embolism
Rationale: Air embolism is a risk with IV therapy, particularly with central lines, and can
be life-threatening if not managed properly.
What is the first action if a patient shows signs of an air embolism during IV therapy?
A. Place the patient in a supine position
B. Stop the infusion and remove the IV line
C. Place the patient on their left side in Trendelenburg
D. Continue the infusion at a slower rate - Correct Answer ✔✔ C. Place the patient on
their left side in Trendelenburg
, Rationale: This position helps prevent the air embolism from traveling through the heart
to the lungs.
In IV therapy, which access method is generally used for long-term care in home
settings?
A. Peripheral IV
B. PICC line
C. Subcutaneous route
D. Intraosseous line - Correct Answer ✔✔ B. PICC line
Rationale: Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) are often used for long-term
therapy and are suitable for home care.
Which of the following signs is most indicative of phlebitis at an IV site?
A. Pallor
B. Pain and warmth along the vein
C. Increased heart rate
D. Blood in the IV tubing - Correct Answer ✔✔ B. Pain and warmth along the vein
Rationale: Phlebitis involves inflammation of the vein, commonly resulting in pain,
warmth, and redness at the site.
Which solution type is commonly administered through peripheral IV therapy?
A. Highly concentrated dextrose solution
B. Normal saline
C. Chemotherapy agents
D. Antibiotics mixed with hypertonic solutions - Correct Answer ✔✔ B. Normal saline
Rationale: Normal saline is a common solution for peripheral IV therapy, as it is isotonic
and generally well tolerated.
Which IV complication presents as leakage of a non-vesicant solution into surrounding
tissues?
A. Phlebitis
B. Infiltration
C. Extravasation
D. Infection - Correct Answer ✔✔ B. Infiltration
Rationale: Infiltration occurs when a non-vesicant solution leaks from the vein into the
surrounding tissue, causing swelling and discomfort.
What is the nurse's first action if an IV site is suspected to be infected?
A. Increase the flow rate
B. Document the findings
C. Apply a cold compress
PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ELABORATED ANSWERS PASSED
100% UPDATED VERSION
What is the main purpose of IV therapy?
A. Administer medications orally
B. Infuse fluids and medications into a vein
C. Supply nutrients only for patients who are NPO
D. Provide only emergency blood products - Correct Answer ✔✔ B. Infuse fluids and
medications into a vein
Rationale: IV therapy involves the infusion of fluids or medications directly into the
bloodstream.
Which patient condition would likely require IV therapy?
A. Mild dehydration
B. Patient who is NPO with prolonged vomiting
C. Patient with a mild headache
D. Patient who can take fluids orally - Correct Answer ✔✔ B. Patient who is NPO with
prolonged vomiting
Rationale: IV therapy is often used for patients unable to take fluids orally due to NPO
status or severe gastrointestinal issues.
Which of the following is a potential complication of IV therapy?
A. Hypotension
B. Air embolism
C. Increased gastrointestinal motility
D. Muscle weakness - Correct Answer ✔✔ B. Air embolism
Rationale: Air embolism is a risk with IV therapy, particularly with central lines, and can
be life-threatening if not managed properly.
What is the first action if a patient shows signs of an air embolism during IV therapy?
A. Place the patient in a supine position
B. Stop the infusion and remove the IV line
C. Place the patient on their left side in Trendelenburg
D. Continue the infusion at a slower rate - Correct Answer ✔✔ C. Place the patient on
their left side in Trendelenburg
, Rationale: This position helps prevent the air embolism from traveling through the heart
to the lungs.
In IV therapy, which access method is generally used for long-term care in home
settings?
A. Peripheral IV
B. PICC line
C. Subcutaneous route
D. Intraosseous line - Correct Answer ✔✔ B. PICC line
Rationale: Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) are often used for long-term
therapy and are suitable for home care.
Which of the following signs is most indicative of phlebitis at an IV site?
A. Pallor
B. Pain and warmth along the vein
C. Increased heart rate
D. Blood in the IV tubing - Correct Answer ✔✔ B. Pain and warmth along the vein
Rationale: Phlebitis involves inflammation of the vein, commonly resulting in pain,
warmth, and redness at the site.
Which solution type is commonly administered through peripheral IV therapy?
A. Highly concentrated dextrose solution
B. Normal saline
C. Chemotherapy agents
D. Antibiotics mixed with hypertonic solutions - Correct Answer ✔✔ B. Normal saline
Rationale: Normal saline is a common solution for peripheral IV therapy, as it is isotonic
and generally well tolerated.
Which IV complication presents as leakage of a non-vesicant solution into surrounding
tissues?
A. Phlebitis
B. Infiltration
C. Extravasation
D. Infection - Correct Answer ✔✔ B. Infiltration
Rationale: Infiltration occurs when a non-vesicant solution leaks from the vein into the
surrounding tissue, causing swelling and discomfort.
What is the nurse's first action if an IV site is suspected to be infected?
A. Increase the flow rate
B. Document the findings
C. Apply a cold compress
