IV Therapy NCLEX Practice Quiz
Test your knowledge of IV therapy with these challenging NCLEX-style questions focused on clinical scenarios, patient safety, and critical thinking.
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Question 1: A nurse is caring for a patient receiving TPN through a central line. The patient suddenly develops shortness of breath, chest pain, and anxiety. Which action should the nurse take FIRST?
Obtain a 12-lead ECG
Stop the TPN infusion immediately
Administer supplemental oxygen
Call for a rapid response team
Question 2: A patient's IV site shows redness, warmth, and a cord-like vein extending 3cm above the insertion site. The nurse identifies this as:
Phlebitis
Infiltration
Extravasation
Cellulitis
Question 3: While administering blood products, a patient develops urticaria and complains of itching. After stopping the transfusion, which medication should the nurse prepare to administer?
Epinephrine
Diphenhydramine
Hydrocortisone
Acetaminophen
Question 4: A patient's IV pump suddenly alarms with 'Air-in-Line.' The nurse notes a 2cm air bubble in the tubing. What is the minimum volume of air that could cause a fatal air embolism?
0.5 mL
3-5 mL
10 mL
20 mL
Question 5: A nurse is preparing to administer vancomycin. The patient's previous dose caused Red Man Syndrome. Which intervention is most appropriate?
Cancel the medication
Extend the infusion time to 2 hours
Switch to oral antibiotics
Administer through a central line
Question 6: A patient with a central line develops sudden fever, chills, and hypotension during IV antibiotic administration. The nurse's priority action should be:
Obtain blood cultures
Stop the infusion and disconnect the line
Administer acetaminophen
Check vital signs
Question 7: A patient requires multiple IV medications. Which medication must be administered through a dedicated line?
Heparin
Lipids
Antibiotics
Normal saline
Question 8: A patient's IV site shows blanching, coolness, and decreased pulse distal to insertion. The nurse recognizes this as:
Infiltration
Phlebitis
Arterial occlusion
Venous thrombosis
Question 9: A nurse is calculating the flow rate for an IV medication. The order is for 1000mL over 8 hours. The drop factor is 15 drops/mL. What is the correct drops per minute?
31 drops/minute
28 drops/minute
35 drops/minute
42 drops/minute
Question 10: A patient with a PICC line reports pain and swelling in the arm. The nurse notes edema and distended neck veins. What complication should the nurse suspect?
Superior vena cava syndrome
Deep vein thrombosis
Cellulitis
Lymphedema