IV IV Infection Control & Sterile Technique 2

Question 1

Which of the following is a key principle of aseptic non-touch technique (ANTT) in IV therapy?

Accepted Answer

Key parts and key sites must never be touched or contaminated

Answer

Only sterile gloves are required for all IV procedures

Answer

Standard precautions alone are sufficient for all IV procedures

Answer

Touch contamination is acceptable if gloves are worn

Question 2

When should sterile gloves be used instead of clean gloves for IV therapy procedures?

Accepted Answer

For central venous catheter insertion and other procedures requiring sterile technique per facility policy

Answer

For all peripheral IV insertions

Answer

Only for patients with known infections

Answer

Sterile gloves are never required for IV procedures

Question 3

Which IV solution type requires the most frequent administration set changes due to higher infection risk?

Accepted Answer

Lipid emulsions (including those in total parenteral nutrition)

Answer

Normal saline

Answer

Lactated Ringer's solution

Answer

5% dextrose in water

Question 4

A nurse must urgently insert a peripheral IV catheter without optimal skin prep. What is the most important follow-up action?

Accepted Answer

Replace the catheter at a new site within 48 hours using proper aseptic technique

Answer

Document the insertion and reassess at the next shift

Answer

Apply extra tape to secure the catheter

Answer

Administer prophylactic antibiotics immediately

Question 5

What is the purpose of using an in-line filter for IV infusions?

Accepted Answer

To remove particulate matter, air, and some microorganisms from the infusion

Answer

To prevent air embolism only

Answer

To slow the infusion rate automatically

Answer

To prevent catheter occlusion from blood backflow

Question 6

Which of the following is a recommended strategy to reduce CLABSI (central line-associated bloodstream infection) rates?

Accepted Answer

Implementation of central line insertion bundles including hand hygiene, maximal barrier precautions, and chlorhexidine antisepsis

Answer

Routine guidewire exchange of central catheters every 3 days

Answer

Using femoral sites for all long-term central access

Answer

Changing central line dressings daily