VA-BC Exam Veins Question and answers 2024 verified to pass

VA-BC Exam Veins Question and answers 2024 verified to pass Median Cubital - correct answer -Significant variation -Often used for venipuncture, but not PICC placement Brachial Vein - correct answer -Bundled with brachial artery and median nerve -Pediatrics: caution with PICC use due to young/nonverbal patients to verbalize nerve puncture symptoms Axillary Vein - correct answer -Classified as a deep vein -should be used as an alternative to subclavian site due to its ease of access on the upper chest, reducing pneumothorax risk or arterial puncture -DO NOT USE THIS VEIN FOR CKD OR ERSD External Jugular (EJ) - correct answer -easy to access because of superficial and utilized for short term/emergent access -tortuous course and much smaller diameter when compared to IJ -Perfect for heart failure patients due to engorged/JVD -Risk is thrombosis and extravasation Internal Jugular (IJ) - correct answer -largest vein in the neck -used for tunneled CVADs and implanted ports when tunneled over clavicle and inserted into base of IJ -vein of choice for short term dialysis/recommended insertion site for patients with CKD -Avoids pinch-off syndrome