VA-BC CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS

VA-BC CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS What dissolves a Lipid precipitate/fat emulsion 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 picks 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 Tunica media - ANSWER-Composed of muscle and elastic tissue