IV CERTIFICATION EXAM WITH CORRECT
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY
WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST 2025-
2026 ALREADY GRADED A+
What are some notable things about the direct method of vein entry? (3) -
ANSWERS-Small gauge needles, fragile or rolling veins, high risk for hematoma
What are some advantages of intermittent infusions? (3) - ANSWERS-Greater
patient mobility, reduced fluid volume administered, access for emergencies
What are some disadvantages of intermittent infusions? (2) - ANSWERS-
Increase risk for BSI, increase risk for thrombotic catheter occlusion
The needleless connector is changes no more often than every ___ hours, or for
what other reasons? (2) - ANSWERS-96, when tubing is changed, residual blood
in device
,What are some pediatric physiological differences that affect infusion therapy?
(3) - ANSWERS-More prone to hypovolemia (small blood volume), immature
renal function, immature homeostatic regulating mechanism
Where are the peripheral routes for pediatric IV therapy? (4) - ANSWERS-Scalp
(up to 18 months), dorsum of hand, forearm, foot
What are the pros (1) and cons (3) of using the metacarpal veins? - ANSWERS-
Easy to see, hard to access in infants/lots of SC fat/loss of skin turgor in older
adults
What are the pros (1) and cons (1) of using the basilic veins? - ANSWERS-Easy to
palpate, moves easily
What is the 16 step venipuncture method? - ANSWERS-Check the order, hand
hygiene, prepare equipment, assess patient, select vein, pain management,
catheter selection, gloving, site prep, vein entry, catheter stabilization and
dressing, label, dispose equipment, patient education, rate calculations,
documentation
What should the order for and IV include? (8) - ANSWERS-Date and time,
infusate, route, dose, VTIB, rate, duration, signature
What are some advantages of midline catheters? (2) - ANSWERS-Longer dwell
time, improved hemodilution
, ____________ solution should be administered in larger veins. Why? -
ANSWERS-Hypertonic, increased flow rate
What is the blood flow rate in the cephalic and basilic veins? - ANSWERS-45-95
What is the blood flow rate in the subclavian vein? - ANSWERS-150-300
What is the blood flow rate in the superior vena cava? - ANSWERS-2000
What are some veins you should avoid for venipuncture due to higher risk of
nerve injury? (3) - ANSWERS-Cephalic vein, antecubital fossa, palm side of wrist
PIVs are used for __ or fewer days of infusion. Midline catheter infusions last for
up to __ days. - ANSWERS-5, 14
When do you do hand hygiene when initiating an IV? (6) - ANSWERS-Before and
after palpating catheter insertion sites, inserting catheter, replacing catheter,
accessing catheter, repairing catheter, dressing catheter
What are some examples of patient identifiers? (3) - ANSWERS-Name, ID
number, birth date
What is site selection based on? (6) - ANSWERS-Patient's condition, age,
diagnosis, vascular condition, history, type and duration of therapy
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY
WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST 2025-
2026 ALREADY GRADED A+
What are some notable things about the direct method of vein entry? (3) -
ANSWERS-Small gauge needles, fragile or rolling veins, high risk for hematoma
What are some advantages of intermittent infusions? (3) - ANSWERS-Greater
patient mobility, reduced fluid volume administered, access for emergencies
What are some disadvantages of intermittent infusions? (2) - ANSWERS-
Increase risk for BSI, increase risk for thrombotic catheter occlusion
The needleless connector is changes no more often than every ___ hours, or for
what other reasons? (2) - ANSWERS-96, when tubing is changed, residual blood
in device
,What are some pediatric physiological differences that affect infusion therapy?
(3) - ANSWERS-More prone to hypovolemia (small blood volume), immature
renal function, immature homeostatic regulating mechanism
Where are the peripheral routes for pediatric IV therapy? (4) - ANSWERS-Scalp
(up to 18 months), dorsum of hand, forearm, foot
What are the pros (1) and cons (3) of using the metacarpal veins? - ANSWERS-
Easy to see, hard to access in infants/lots of SC fat/loss of skin turgor in older
adults
What are the pros (1) and cons (1) of using the basilic veins? - ANSWERS-Easy to
palpate, moves easily
What is the 16 step venipuncture method? - ANSWERS-Check the order, hand
hygiene, prepare equipment, assess patient, select vein, pain management,
catheter selection, gloving, site prep, vein entry, catheter stabilization and
dressing, label, dispose equipment, patient education, rate calculations,
documentation
What should the order for and IV include? (8) - ANSWERS-Date and time,
infusate, route, dose, VTIB, rate, duration, signature
What are some advantages of midline catheters? (2) - ANSWERS-Longer dwell
time, improved hemodilution
, ____________ solution should be administered in larger veins. Why? -
ANSWERS-Hypertonic, increased flow rate
What is the blood flow rate in the cephalic and basilic veins? - ANSWERS-45-95
What is the blood flow rate in the subclavian vein? - ANSWERS-150-300
What is the blood flow rate in the superior vena cava? - ANSWERS-2000
What are some veins you should avoid for venipuncture due to higher risk of
nerve injury? (3) - ANSWERS-Cephalic vein, antecubital fossa, palm side of wrist
PIVs are used for __ or fewer days of infusion. Midline catheter infusions last for
up to __ days. - ANSWERS-5, 14
When do you do hand hygiene when initiating an IV? (6) - ANSWERS-Before and
after palpating catheter insertion sites, inserting catheter, replacing catheter,
accessing catheter, repairing catheter, dressing catheter
What are some examples of patient identifiers? (3) - ANSWERS-Name, ID
number, birth date
What is site selection based on? (6) - ANSWERS-Patient's condition, age,
diagnosis, vascular condition, history, type and duration of therapy
