RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1602 of 2368

A nurse is preparing to insert an IV device using aseptic non-touch technique. Which item is a key site?

  1. The hub of the IV needle that connects to tubing
  2. The skin area where the IV device will be inserted
  3. The tip of the syringe used to flush the catheter
  4. The sterile dressing that will cover the IV site
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Correct answer: The skin area where the IV device will be inserted

A key site is nonintact skin or a potential insertion site; needle hubs, syringe tips and dressings are key parts.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Aseptic Technique: Principles of Aseptic Non-Touch Technique. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026