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VA BC CERTIFICATION EXAM 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS
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GRADED A+
What is the French Scale? - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>>Measurement of the outside size (diameter) of a
catheter
What is the range of Central venous catheter French
sizes? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>1.2fr for Neonates up
to 15fr for dialysis catheters
As the French size increases, what does the diameter
of the catheter do? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>It
increases
What is the gauge scale? - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>>Measurement of the outside size(diameter) of a
catheter
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As the gauge number gets larger, what happens to the
catheter size? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>It gets smaller.
What is the gauge range of IV catheters? - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>>24ga to 12 ga
Why are all I.V. devices manufactured in the USA are
required to be radiopaque? - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>>To facilitate location of catheter emboli in the
event of shearing or fracture
From what two materials are IV catheters made? -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Silicone and Polyurethane
Which catheter material can be affected by alcohol? -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Polyurethane
What are the indications for short peripheral
catheters? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>-Infusions
projected for 6 days or less
-Non-irritating medications and solutions
-Non-vesicant medications and solutions
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What are contraindications for short peripheral
catheters? - CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Metacarpal, cephalic, basilic
and accessory veins of the arms
How many short peripheral catheter insertion
attempts per healthcare provider are allowed? -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>>2
What additional veins in pediatrics may be used for
non-irritating/non-vesicant infusions? - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>>Metacarpal, cephalic or basilic, scalp
veins if <18mo
What are the indications for a midline catheter? -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>>-Infusions projected for 6
days- 4 weeks
-Non-irritating medications and solutions
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-Non-vesicant medications and solutions
What are contraindications for a midline? - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>>-Arms with: A/V fistula, infection,
fracture, trauma, or compromised circulation
-Chronic Kidney Disease
What are the sites and vessel selection for midline
catheters? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Basilic or cephalic
vein in the antecubital fossa or lower part of the upper
arm
What product should be used for a midline
placement? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>A product that is
specifically designed and labeled as a peripheral
midline catheter
What barrier precautions should be considered for
midline placement? - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>>Maximun sterile barrer
Why should a PICC device NOT be used for midline
placement? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Using a PICC
device for midline placement will risk confusion
related to the type of access device a patient has;
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