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VA-BC CERTIFICATION
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VA-BC CERTIFICATION
VA-BC CERTIFICATION/VA-BC EXAMS/VA
BC STUDY GUIDE 2024 WITH 400
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (ALREADY
GRADED A+)
Why are all I.V. devices manufactured in the USA are required to be
radiopaque? - To facilitate location of catheter emboli in the event of...
Why are all I.V. devices manufactured in the USA are required to be
radiopaque? - To facilitate location of catheter emboli in the event of
shearing or fracture
From what two materials are IV catheters made? - Silicone and
Polyurethane
Which catheter material can be affected by alcohol? - Polyurethane
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What are the indications for short peripheral catheters? - -Infusions
projected for 6 days or less
-Non-irritating medications and solutions
-Non-vesicant medications and solutions
What are contraindications for short peripheral catheters? - -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? - Metacarpal,
cephalic, basilic and accessory veins of the arms
How many short peripheral catheter insertion attempts per healthcare
provider are allowed? - 2
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What additional veins in pediatrics may be used for non-irritating/non-
vesicant infusions? - Metacarpal, cephalic or basilic, scalp veins if
<18mo
List indications for Vascular Access: - 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
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8. Aquapherisis
9. Hemodialysis
a. Diagnostic testing
b. Frequent blood sampling
What is the French Scale? - Measurement of the outside size (diameter)
of a catheter
What is the range of Central venous catheter French sizes? - 1.2fr for
Neonates up to 15fr for dialysis catheters
As the French size increases, what does the diameter of the catheter do?
- It increases
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