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Caring for CVAD: Exam (Remotely
Proctored)
Questions and Verified Answers
Which of the following patients may benefit from a long term vascular access device?
Select all that apply.
A. A child undergoing surgery for a tonsillectomy.
B. A patient who is expected to require intravenous (IV) antibiotics for more than 7 days for a severe
respiratory infection.
C. A patient who will be managed at home for end-stage cancer with a continuous infusion of opioids
for pain.
D. A patient who is having major abdominal surgery and will require TPN administration.
E. A pregnant patient with severe nausea and vomiting requiring fluid replacement therapy.
F. A patient who requires frequent long-term phlebotomy (blood draws) in the treatment of
polycythemia. Ans: B - C - D - F
B. A patient who is expected to require intravenous (IV) antibiotics for more than 7 days for a severe
respiratory infection.
C. A patient who will be managed at home for end-stage cancer with a continuous infusion of opioids
for pain.
D. A patient who is having major abdominal surgery and will require TPN administration.
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F. A patient who requires frequent long-term phlebotomy (blood draws) in the treatment of
polycythemia.
*(Indications for a vascular access device include IV therapy anticipated for longer than 7 days,
including transfusions, total parenteral nutrition (TPN) administration, long-term antibiotics, or
continuous infusions such as opioids; infusion of vesicants or irritants, such as in chemotherapy; poor
peripheral venous circulation; and frequent long-term phlebotomy. A child undergoing tonsillectomy,
and a pregnant woman with nausea and vomiting would most likely only require short-term IV
therapy, and therefore a long-term vascular access device would be unnecessary.)
Choose the supplies the nurse will need to perform a dressing change of a central vascular access device
(CVAD).
(Select all that apply.)
A. Sterile gloves.
B. Clean gloves.
C. Saline flush.
D. Syringes (10 mL).
E. Antimicrobial swabs.
F. Transparent or gauze dressing (and tape).
G. Mask(s). Ans: A - B - E - F - G
A. Sterile gloves.
Caring for CVAD: Exam (Remotely
Proctored)
Questions and Verified Answers
Which of the following patients may benefit from a long term vascular access device?
Select all that apply.
A. A child undergoing surgery for a tonsillectomy.
B. A patient who is expected to require intravenous (IV) antibiotics for more than 7 days for a severe
respiratory infection.
C. A patient who will be managed at home for end-stage cancer with a continuous infusion of opioids
for pain.
D. A patient who is having major abdominal surgery and will require TPN administration.
E. A pregnant patient with severe nausea and vomiting requiring fluid replacement therapy.
F. A patient who requires frequent long-term phlebotomy (blood draws) in the treatment of
polycythemia. Ans: B - C - D - F
B. A patient who is expected to require intravenous (IV) antibiotics for more than 7 days for a severe
respiratory infection.
C. A patient who will be managed at home for end-stage cancer with a continuous infusion of opioids
for pain.
D. A patient who is having major abdominal surgery and will require TPN administration.
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F. A patient who requires frequent long-term phlebotomy (blood draws) in the treatment of
polycythemia.
*(Indications for a vascular access device include IV therapy anticipated for longer than 7 days,
including transfusions, total parenteral nutrition (TPN) administration, long-term antibiotics, or
continuous infusions such as opioids; infusion of vesicants or irritants, such as in chemotherapy; poor
peripheral venous circulation; and frequent long-term phlebotomy. A child undergoing tonsillectomy,
and a pregnant woman with nausea and vomiting would most likely only require short-term IV
therapy, and therefore a long-term vascular access device would be unnecessary.)
Choose the supplies the nurse will need to perform a dressing change of a central vascular access device
(CVAD).
(Select all that apply.)
A. Sterile gloves.
B. Clean gloves.
C. Saline flush.
D. Syringes (10 mL).
E. Antimicrobial swabs.
F. Transparent or gauze dressing (and tape).
G. Mask(s). Ans: A - B - E - F - G
A. Sterile gloves.
