VA-BC Exam Review Questions With
Complete Solutions.
What dissolves a Lipid precipitate/fat emulsions clogged cvl? - Answer 70% ethanol
(Ethyl alcohol)
Transillumination - Answer Transmission of light through tissues of the body. Used for peripheral iv and
blood draws
How many vertebrae are between the Carina and the CAJ? - Answer 2
Central vascular access devices with the lowest CRBSI is? - Answer Implanted port
Ultrasound technology is used for - Answer Locating the vein, determine vein depth, diameter and
compressibility
This vein is difficult to visualize with US-guided CVAD placement - Answer Subclavian vein
Which lumen on a cvl is recommended for lab draws? - Answer Distal lumen
Patient with a eGFR of less than 60 or chronic kidney disease stage 3 or higher - Answer Consult
Nephrologist
Congenital heart disease patients are at increased risk of - Answer Occluded vessels
For measurement of piccs placed in the arm - Answer Measure the planned insertion site to the right
clavicular head, then down to the third intercostal space
In younger patients consider creative strategies for securing the catheter this will - Answer Reduce risk
of accidental dislodgement, catheter migration or breakage
Complete Solutions.
What dissolves a Lipid precipitate/fat emulsions clogged cvl? - Answer 70% ethanol
(Ethyl alcohol)
Transillumination - Answer Transmission of light through tissues of the body. Used for peripheral iv and
blood draws
How many vertebrae are between the Carina and the CAJ? - Answer 2
Central vascular access devices with the lowest CRBSI is? - Answer Implanted port
Ultrasound technology is used for - Answer Locating the vein, determine vein depth, diameter and
compressibility
This vein is difficult to visualize with US-guided CVAD placement - Answer Subclavian vein
Which lumen on a cvl is recommended for lab draws? - Answer Distal lumen
Patient with a eGFR of less than 60 or chronic kidney disease stage 3 or higher - Answer Consult
Nephrologist
Congenital heart disease patients are at increased risk of - Answer Occluded vessels
For measurement of piccs placed in the arm - Answer Measure the planned insertion site to the right
clavicular head, then down to the third intercostal space
In younger patients consider creative strategies for securing the catheter this will - Answer Reduce risk
of accidental dislodgement, catheter migration or breakage
