Vascular Access (VA-BC) Certification Exam 2023

Vascular Access (VA-BC) Certification Exam 2023 What vessels are selected for placing arterial catheters? Radial, brachial, axillary, or femoral vein What is the indication for a Pulmonary artery catheter? Assessment of cardiac function What are contraindications for a PA catheter? Mitral stenosis Right heart mass Tricuspid or pulmonary mechanical valves What vessels are preferred for PA catheter placement? The right subclavian or internal jugular In which type of catheter placement is cardiac monitoring used during insertion? Pulmonary Artery catheters. What is the indication for an Aquapheresis catheter? Diuretic resistant CHF (ultrafiltration to remove excess fluid/sodium) What is the contraindication for an aquapheresis catheter? Lack of an accessible basilic vein in upper arm What vessel is selected for an aquapheresis catheter? Basilic vein above the antecubital bend For what things are Aquapheresis catheters are not recommended? Not recommended for infusions of fluids or medications What is the optimal tip location for an aquapheresis catheter? 1 -2 centimeters below the axilla What vessels are available to use with pediatric umbilical catheters? 2 umbilical arteries 1 umbilical vein During what time frame may umbilical vessels be accessed? Up to the 4th day of life. What are appropriate uses of an umbilical catheter located in a VEIN? -Blood sampling -All infusates What are appropriate uses of an umbilical catheter located in an ARTERY? -Blood sampling -No TPN or vesicant infusions Site Determination: In evaluating potential sites, what is an important