VA-BC Patient & Caregiver Education 2

Question 1

Which teaching method best confirms that a caregiver understands how to flush a central line at home?

Accepted Answer

Having the caregiver demonstrate the flush procedure while the nurse observes

Answer

Return demonstration lets the nurse directly verify psychomotor skill and correct technique before discharge.

Question 2

A patient going home with a PICC asks how often the transparent semipermeable membrane (TSM) dressing should be changed if it stays intact. What is the correct response?

Accepted Answer

At least every 7 days

Answer

Per INS standards, TSM dressings are changed at least every 7 days or sooner if damp, loosened, or soiled.

Question 3

When teaching a patient with low health literacy about central line care, which approach is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Use plain language, limit content to key points, and use teach-back

Answer

Plain language, chunking of essential content, and teach-back improve comprehension for patients with limited health literacy.

Question 4

A patient with a tunneled central venous catheter should be taught that which activity must be avoided?

Accepted Answer

Swimming or submerging the catheter site in water

Answer

Submerging the catheter in pools, hot tubs, or baths increases infection risk and is generally discouraged.

Question 5

Which instruction should a caregiver receive about scrubbing the needleless connector before accessing a central line?

Accepted Answer

Scrub with an alcohol or chlorhexidine-alcohol pad using friction for the recommended time and allow it to dry

Answer

Vigorous friction disinfection of the hub followed by drying time reduces intraluminal contamination.

(VA-BC) Vascular Access Nurse Certification Practice Test

(VA-BC) Vascular Access Nurse Certification Practice Test

VA-BC Patient & Caregiver Education 2