VA-BC CERTIFICATION EXAM WITH COMPLETE
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List indications for Vascular Access: - ANSWER-1. Total parenteral nutrition
(TPN)
2. Partial parenteral nutrition
3. I.V. fluids and medications
4. Blood and blood components
5. Chemotherapeutic agents
6. Cardiac monitoring
7. Plasmapheresis
8. Aquapherisis
,9. Hemodialysis
a. Diagnostic testing
b. Frequent blood sampling
What is the French Scale? - ANSWER-Measurement of the outside size
(diameter) of a catheter
What is the range of Central venous catheter French sizes? - ANSWER-1.2fr for
Neonates up to 15fr for dialysis catheters
As the French size increases, what does the diameter of the catheter do? -
ANSWER-It increases
What is the gauge scale? - ANSWER-Measurement of the outside
size(diameter) of a catheter
As the gauge number gets larger, what happens to the catheter size? -
ANSWER-It gets smaller.
What is the gauge range of IV catheters? - ANSWER-24ga to 12 ga
Why are all I.V. devices manufactured in the USA are required to be
radiopaque? - ANSWER-To facilitate location of catheter emboli in the event of
shearing or fracture
, From what two materials are IV catheters made? - ANSWER-Silicone and
Polyurethane
Which catheter material can be affected by alcohol? - ANSWER-Polyurethane
What are the indications for short peripheral catheters? - ANSWER--Infusions
projected for 6 days or less
-Non-irritating medications and solutions
-Non-vesicant medications and solutions
What are contraindications for short peripheral catheters? - ANSWER--
Placement into an arm with fracture, trauma, infection, or compromised
circulation
-Veins in the arm on the same side of a mastectomy, breast surgery or lymph
node dissection
-Veins in the arm with an A/V fistula or graft
What veins are used for short peripheral catheters? - ANSWER-Metacarpal,
cephalic, basilic and accessory veins of the arms
How many short peripheral catheter insertion attempts per healthcare provider
are allowed? - ANSWER-2
What additional veins in pediatrics may be used for non-irritating/non-vesicant
infusions? - ANSWER-Metacarpal, cephalic or basilic, scalp veins if <18mo
What are the indications for a midline catheter? - ANSWER--Infusions projected
for 6 days- 4 weeks
-Non-irritating medications and solutions
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