VA-BC Infection Prevention & Complication Management

Question 1

Which technique is essential to prevent catheter-related infections?

Accepted Answer

Hand hygiene

Answer

Wearing perfume

Answer

Changing gloves frequently

Answer

Using tape only

Question 2

What is a common complication of vascular access devices?

Accepted Answer

Phlebitis

Answer

Bronchitis

Answer

Sinusitis

Answer

Conjunctivitis

Question 3

Which sign may indicate an infection at the catheter site?

Accepted Answer

Redness and swelling

Answer

Dryness

Answer

Coolness

Answer

Numbness

Question 4

How often should transparent dressings be changed?

Accepted Answer

Every 5–7 days

Answer

Daily

Answer

Every 3 days

Answer

Once a month

Question 5

What is a key measure to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI)?

Accepted Answer

Maximal sterile barriers

Answer

Quick insertion

Answer

Minimal cleaning

Answer

Room ventilation

Question 6

What should be done if a catheter site appears infected?

Accepted Answer

Report to provider

Answer

Ignore it

Answer

Apply lotion

Answer

Tighten dressing

Question 7

Which solution is commonly used to disinfect insertion sites?

Accepted Answer

Chlorhexidine

Answer

Alcohol

Answer

Soap

Answer

Saline

Question 8

What is an air embolism?

Accepted Answer

Air in bloodstream

Answer

Blocked vein

Answer

Bleeding

Answer

Cold hands

Question 9

What PPE should be used when cleaning a catheter site?

Accepted Answer

Gloves and mask

Answer

Hairnet only

Answer

Goggles only

Answer

Shoes