PN 1200 IV Therapy Midterm /Final Exam Questions and 100% Correct Answers Winter 2025/2026
Update.
Tunneled catheter used for long term use. Surgically inserted, placed into vena cava. Used for chemo or
long term fluid therapy - (ANSWER)Hickman/Broviac
SubQ port surgically implanted. Feels spongy under the skin, can be used for chemotherapy -
(ANSWER)Med-a-port
Dose given all at once via IV - (ANSWER)Bolus
Peripheral IV that is flushed with saline or heparin and capped between use - (ANSWER)Saline/Heparin
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Most common organism to cause infection in an IV - (ANSWER)Staph
CHF/dialysis patients on parenteral nutrition are at risk for what? - (ANSWER)Fluid Overload
Common metabolic problems caused by parenteral nutrition - (ANSWER)hyper/hypoglycemia, prerenal
azotemia, fatty acid deficiency, electrolyte disturbances, hyperlipidemia, mineral deficiences
Order for IV therapy must include which 3 things? - (ANSWER)Type of solution, rate, any additives
placed
Most rapid route to administer fluids and meds? - (ANSWER)IV, enters straight into blood stream
S/S of phlebitis - (ANSWER)tenderness, redness, firm to touch
Causes of phlebitis - (ANSWER)trauma, irritation to vein, pooling of blood in vein
How often do you need to change the tubing and filter of PN containing amino acids - (ANSWER)every
72 hours
, PN 1200 IV Therapy Midterm /Final Exam Questions and 100% Correct Answers Winter 2025/2026
Update.
Twisting of vein with blood pooled inside, the valve within the vein no longer works - (ANSWER)vein
varicosity
Why is IV therapy contraindicated in PT with vein varicosity - (ANSWER)IV fluids would pool with blood
inside of vein
Ultimate goal of parenteral nutrition - (ANSWER)to meet nutritional needs and allow growth of new
body tissues
IV solution that contains no protein - (ANSWER)Dextrose in water or dextrose in lactated ringers
When is peripheral parenteral nutrition used? - (ANSWER)when central line is not appropriate (ex-
burns, trauma, only slight nutritional deficit) or can be temporary until a cental line is placed.
How frequently do you check for vital signs on patients recently put on PN? - (ANSWER)every 4 to 8
hours
Nerve damaged by improper placement of a catheter - (ANSWER)Brachial plexus injury
Access of choice for total parenteral nutrition - (ANSWER)Central vein
Characterized by <50% of metabolic needs met for more than 7 days - (ANSWER)under nutrition
What must happen if PT is on any cardiac meds for maintenance and receiving PN? - (ANSWER)patient
must be placed on cardiac monitor
Dopamine can be used for what reasons for pts - (ANSWER)to sustain BP or to increase kidney function
Update.
Tunneled catheter used for long term use. Surgically inserted, placed into vena cava. Used for chemo or
long term fluid therapy - (ANSWER)Hickman/Broviac
SubQ port surgically implanted. Feels spongy under the skin, can be used for chemotherapy -
(ANSWER)Med-a-port
Dose given all at once via IV - (ANSWER)Bolus
Peripheral IV that is flushed with saline or heparin and capped between use - (ANSWER)Saline/Heparin
lock
Most common organism to cause infection in an IV - (ANSWER)Staph
CHF/dialysis patients on parenteral nutrition are at risk for what? - (ANSWER)Fluid Overload
Common metabolic problems caused by parenteral nutrition - (ANSWER)hyper/hypoglycemia, prerenal
azotemia, fatty acid deficiency, electrolyte disturbances, hyperlipidemia, mineral deficiences
Order for IV therapy must include which 3 things? - (ANSWER)Type of solution, rate, any additives
placed
Most rapid route to administer fluids and meds? - (ANSWER)IV, enters straight into blood stream
S/S of phlebitis - (ANSWER)tenderness, redness, firm to touch
Causes of phlebitis - (ANSWER)trauma, irritation to vein, pooling of blood in vein
How often do you need to change the tubing and filter of PN containing amino acids - (ANSWER)every
72 hours
, PN 1200 IV Therapy Midterm /Final Exam Questions and 100% Correct Answers Winter 2025/2026
Update.
Twisting of vein with blood pooled inside, the valve within the vein no longer works - (ANSWER)vein
varicosity
Why is IV therapy contraindicated in PT with vein varicosity - (ANSWER)IV fluids would pool with blood
inside of vein
Ultimate goal of parenteral nutrition - (ANSWER)to meet nutritional needs and allow growth of new
body tissues
IV solution that contains no protein - (ANSWER)Dextrose in water or dextrose in lactated ringers
When is peripheral parenteral nutrition used? - (ANSWER)when central line is not appropriate (ex-
burns, trauma, only slight nutritional deficit) or can be temporary until a cental line is placed.
How frequently do you check for vital signs on patients recently put on PN? - (ANSWER)every 4 to 8
hours
Nerve damaged by improper placement of a catheter - (ANSWER)Brachial plexus injury
Access of choice for total parenteral nutrition - (ANSWER)Central vein
Characterized by <50% of metabolic needs met for more than 7 days - (ANSWER)under nutrition
What must happen if PT is on any cardiac meds for maintenance and receiving PN? - (ANSWER)patient
must be placed on cardiac monitor
Dopamine can be used for what reasons for pts - (ANSWER)to sustain BP or to increase kidney function
