VA-BC exam review Questions & Complete Solutions ||
New And Revised 2024/25
What dissolves a Lipid precipitate/fat emulsions clogged cvl? - Correct Answer 70% ethanol
(Ethyl alcohol)
Transillumination - Correct Answer Transmission of light through tissues of the body. Used for
peripheral iv and blood draws
How many vertebrae are between the Carina and the CAJ? - Correct Answer 2
Central vascular access devices with the lowest CRBSI is? - Correct Answer Implanted port
Ultrasound technology is used for - Correct Answer Locating the vein, determine vein depth, diameter
and compressibility
This vein is difficult to visualize with US-guided CVAD placement - Correct Answer Subclavian vein
Which lumen on a cvl is recommended for lab draws? - Correct Answer Distal lumen
Patient with a eGFR of less than 60 or chronic kidney disease stage 3 or higher - Correct Answer Consult
Nephrologist
Congenital heart disease patients are at increased risk of - Correct Answer Occluded vessels
For measurement of piccs placed in the arm - Correct Answer Measure the planned insertion site to the
right clavicular head, then down to the third intercostal space
In younger patients consider creative strategies for securing the catheter this will - Correct Answer
Reduce risk of accidental dislodgement, catheter migration or breakage
New And Revised 2024/25
What dissolves a Lipid precipitate/fat emulsions clogged cvl? - Correct Answer 70% ethanol
(Ethyl alcohol)
Transillumination - Correct Answer Transmission of light through tissues of the body. Used for
peripheral iv and blood draws
How many vertebrae are between the Carina and the CAJ? - Correct Answer 2
Central vascular access devices with the lowest CRBSI is? - Correct Answer Implanted port
Ultrasound technology is used for - Correct Answer Locating the vein, determine vein depth, diameter
and compressibility
This vein is difficult to visualize with US-guided CVAD placement - Correct Answer Subclavian vein
Which lumen on a cvl is recommended for lab draws? - Correct Answer Distal lumen
Patient with a eGFR of less than 60 or chronic kidney disease stage 3 or higher - Correct Answer Consult
Nephrologist
Congenital heart disease patients are at increased risk of - Correct Answer Occluded vessels
For measurement of piccs placed in the arm - Correct Answer Measure the planned insertion site to the
right clavicular head, then down to the third intercostal space
In younger patients consider creative strategies for securing the catheter this will - Correct Answer
Reduce risk of accidental dislodgement, catheter migration or breakage
