VA-BC Device Selection & Insertion Techniques

Question 1

Which device is best for long-term venous access?

Accepted Answer

PICC line

Answer

Butterfly needle

Answer

Peripheral IV

Answer

Tourniquet

Question 2

Before insertion, which site assessment is essential?

Accepted Answer

Vein accessibility

Answer

Skin color

Answer

Blood pressure

Answer

Heart rate

Question 3

Which technique is used to locate veins for insertion?

Accepted Answer

X-ray

Answer

CT scan

Answer

Palpation only

Answer

Ultrasound

Question 4

Which type of catheter is inserted into a central vein?

Accepted Answer

Central venous catheter

Answer

Peripheral IV

Answer

Butterfly needle

Answer

Scalp vein set

Question 5

Which is an important consideration during device selection?

Accepted Answer

Patient’s lifestyle and therapy

Answer

Nurse preference

Answer

Needle length only

Answer

Hospital size

Question 6

What is used to secure the catheter after insertion?

Accepted Answer

Securement device

Answer

Syringe

Answer

Clamp

Answer

Tape only

Question 7

Which vein is commonly used for a PICC line?

Accepted Answer

Basilic

Answer

Femoral

Answer

Cephalic

Answer

Carotid

Question 8

What personal protective equipment (PPE) is needed during insertion?

Accepted Answer

Face shield only

Answer

Gloves only

Answer

Sterile gloves, mask, gown

Answer

Hairnet

Question 9

What should be done immediately after catheter placement?

Accepted Answer

Confirm placement (e.g. x-ray)

Answer

Start infusion

Answer

Document only

Answer

Remove gloves