Caring for CVAD: Lesson 1 Post-Test
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Choose the characteristics of a tunneled central vascular access device (CVAD).
(Select all that apply.)
Group of answer choices
Inserted directly into a large vein.
Inserted through a large vein in the antecubital fossa and threaded into the
tip of the superior vena cava.
Inserted through subcutaneous tissue between the clavicle and nipple,
then into a large vein, and threaded into the superior vena cava.
Catheter tip lies in the larger vessels of the upper arm.
Lower risk of infection than a non tunneled CVAD.
Catheter tip lies in the superior vena cava.
Held in place with a Dacron cuff.
May be single, double, or triple lumen.
Inserted surgically with the patient in the operating room.
May be inserted by a specially trained nurse.
Question 2
1 pts
Identify the uses of a central vascular access device. (Select all that apply.)
Group of answer choices
Administering intravneous (IV) fluids.
Obtaining blood samples.
Infusing blood products.
, Providing parenteral nutrition.
Providing enteral nutrition.
Administering chemotherapy.
Infusing medications.
Reducing the patient's clotting time with repeated heparinization of
catheter.
Question 3
1 pts
Identify possible complications of a PICC. (Select all that apply.)
Group of answer choices
Air embolism.
Thrombosis.
Occlusion.
Fat embolism.
Sepsis.
Phlebitis.
Immunosuppression.
Question 4
1 pts
What is the primary advantage of a central vascular access device over the use of
a peripheral IV?
Group of answer choices
It can remain in place longer.
It is unaffected by movement.
Sterile technique is unnecessary.
Sepsis is less likely to develop.
There is an increased likelihood of extravasation.
Questions with Verified Answers 2025
Latest Update
Choose the characteristics of a tunneled central vascular access device (CVAD).
(Select all that apply.)
Group of answer choices
Inserted directly into a large vein.
Inserted through a large vein in the antecubital fossa and threaded into the
tip of the superior vena cava.
Inserted through subcutaneous tissue between the clavicle and nipple,
then into a large vein, and threaded into the superior vena cava.
Catheter tip lies in the larger vessels of the upper arm.
Lower risk of infection than a non tunneled CVAD.
Catheter tip lies in the superior vena cava.
Held in place with a Dacron cuff.
May be single, double, or triple lumen.
Inserted surgically with the patient in the operating room.
May be inserted by a specially trained nurse.
Question 2
1 pts
Identify the uses of a central vascular access device. (Select all that apply.)
Group of answer choices
Administering intravneous (IV) fluids.
Obtaining blood samples.
Infusing blood products.
, Providing parenteral nutrition.
Providing enteral nutrition.
Administering chemotherapy.
Infusing medications.
Reducing the patient's clotting time with repeated heparinization of
catheter.
Question 3
1 pts
Identify possible complications of a PICC. (Select all that apply.)
Group of answer choices
Air embolism.
Thrombosis.
Occlusion.
Fat embolism.
Sepsis.
Phlebitis.
Immunosuppression.
Question 4
1 pts
What is the primary advantage of a central vascular access device over the use of
a peripheral IV?
Group of answer choices
It can remain in place longer.
It is unaffected by movement.
Sterile technique is unnecessary.
Sepsis is less likely to develop.
There is an increased likelihood of extravasation.
