VA BC CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION TEST COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS CERTIFICATION EVALUATION

VA BC CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION
TEST COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION

●● What is the primary goal of vascular access?
Answer: Provide safe, reliable venous access while preserving vein
health


●● What is the preferred vein for PICC insertion?
Answer: Basilic vein


●● Why is the basilic vein preferred for PICCs?
Answer: Larger diameter, fewer valves, straighter path to SVC


●● What is the second-choice vein for PICC insertion?
Answer: Brachial vein


●● What is the least preferred upper-arm vein for PICCs?
Answer: Cephalic vein


●● What is the ideal catheter-to-vein ratio?

, Answer: ≤45% (never exceed 50%)


●● What is the definition of CLABSI?
Answer: Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection


●● What is the best method to reduce CLABSI risk?
Answer: Strict aseptic technique and proper maintenance


●● What is the skin antiseptic of choice before insertion?
Answer: Chlorhexidine with alcohol


●● What is the minimum CHG scrub time?
Answer: 30 seconds (allow to dry completely)


●● What do maximum barrier precautions include?
Answer: Cap, mask, sterile gown, sterile gloves, full body drape


●● What is the preferred ultrasound view for vein access?
Answer: Short-axis (out-of-plane)


●● What is the benefit of long-axis ultrasound?
Answer: Visualizes entire needle path