VA BC CERTIFICATION ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE

VA BC CERTIFICATION ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE

●● Measurement of the INTERNAL diameter of the catheter
Answer: Guage scale


●● PIV days for projected use
Answer: 6 days


●● PIV contraindicated osmolarity
Answer: Greater than 900 mOsm/L


●● What veins are NOT recommended for general use
Answer: Metacarpals


●● What percent of catheter length should dwell in the vein
Answer: Greater than 50%


●● Maximum age of infant to use scalp vein
Answer: 18 months old

, ●● Off label use for a midline
Answer: Trimming a PICC for midline placement


●● Optimal insertion site for a midline in adults
Answer: Middle 1/3 of the upper arm. A minimum of 2 inches above the
AC


●● Why shouldn't a non-tunneled PICC be placed in a paralyzed arm.
Answer: Increased risk of catheter-related thrombosis due to
compromised circulation


●● What position should a patient be placed while placing a CVAD
Answer: Slight Trendelenburg to avoid the risk of air emboli


●● Correct catheter tip location when inserted in IJ, subclavian or
axillary
Answer: Distal lower third of the superior vena cava (SVC) or the Cavo-
atrial junction (CAJ)


●● Preferred vein for non-tunneled line in very young children
Answer: Jugular vein (to avoid pneumothorax)