IV Therapy Final Exam | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 | Graded A+

IV Therapy Final Exam | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 | Graded A+ What equipment and supplies are needed for initiation of IV therapy? - Answer -cannulas, tourniquets, clean gloves, site cleansing agent, IV solution, IV tubing, IV pole, extension tubing, and dressing Using what gauge, what length catheter and in the what vein will reduce the mechanical and chemical irritation to the vein wall? - Answer -smallest gauge, shortest length, and largest vein What gauges do cannulas range? - Answer -14 to 26 What length do over-the needle catheters range? - Answer -3/4 to 3 inches What length do butterfly style cannulas range? - Answer -3/4 to 2 inches What are the advantages of using extension tubing with over-the needle cannulas? - Answer -loops tubing away from the insertion site preventing dislodgement and mechanical irritation if pulled, tubing canbe changed away from the insertion site, and decreased cannula manipulation and risk for contamination What gauge is used for children and elderly patients? - Answer -22 to 26 gauge What gauge is used for medical patients and postoperative patients? - Answer -20 to 24 gauge