VA-BC Study Guide Exam Questions with Correct Answers

What size needle do you need for blood? How do you know if you cannulated an artery? You have a 16 year old patient and the PICC appears to be on the left side, how do you determine its in the vein and not artery? Correct Answer 20-24 Bright red blood Preform ABG Patient needs one dose of vanco what would you recommend? How do you determine IO position placement? Correct Answer Midline across abdomen If patient states NO IV what do you? What body position do you do for PICC removal? What arm position for PICC removal? When should dressing be changed? Correct Answer Recommend IV upward arm below 2 days with gauze, 7 days without gauze The left SVC dumps into what? When should the arterial line set up be changed? How often do you change arterial lines? Correct Answer coronary sinus 96 hrs as needed Best way to keep the pulmonary artery catheter free of infection? How often do you change IV setups? What does the Swan (Pulmonary artery catheter) measures? Correct Answer put in sleeve 96 Hrs CO (cardiac output) CDC guideline for max barrier include what? Should you cut a PICC with a distal valve? What is optimal placement for a MIDLINE? Correct Answer Sterile gloves, cap, gown, full body sterile drape. NO 1 inch below axilla Which line has the less incidence of infection? What values are considered for chronic kidney?