PICC Anatomy & Vascular Access Evaluation

Question 1

Which vein is least ideal for PICC?

Accepted Answer

Cephalic vein

Answer

Basilic vein

Answer

Brachial vein

Answer

Subclavian vein

Question 2

Where should PICC tip terminate?

Accepted Answer

Lower third of superior vena cava

Answer

Right atrium

Answer

Subclavian vein

Answer

Right internal jugular

Question 3

Why evaluate arm circumference?

Accepted Answer

Check for thrombosis

Answer

Measure hydration

Answer

Assess muscle strength

Answer

Prepare for blood draw

Question 4

Which diagnostic tool guides vein selection?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound

Answer

MRI

Answer

X-ray

Answer

CT Scan

Question 5

What is the function of valves in veins?

Accepted Answer

Prevent backflow of blood

Answer

Regulate temperature

Answer

Detect infection

Answer

Deliver nutrients

Question 6

Which layer lines the inner surface of veins?

Accepted Answer

Endothelium

Answer

Myocardium

Answer

Tunica externa

Answer

Smooth muscle

Question 7

What anatomical landmark is used for measuring catheter length?

Accepted Answer

From insertion site to SVC

Answer

Neck length

Answer

Forearm width

Answer

Chest girth

Question 8

Why is the basilic vein preferred?

Accepted Answer

Fewer valves and larger diameter

Answer

Close to bone

Answer

Easy to see

Answer

Smaller and superficial

Question 9

How is vein patency assessed?

Accepted Answer

Compression and refill under ultrasound

Answer

Color change

Answer

Pulse check

Answer

Reflex test