VABC Documentation 3

Question 1

When an implanted port is accessed, documentation should include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Number of previous port accesses in patient's lifetime

Answer

The total historical access count is not a required documentation element; current procedural details and patient response are what must be recorded.

Question 2

Which action best reflects accurate documentation when a central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is suspected?

Accepted Answer

Document signs/symptoms, notify provider, and record actions taken

Answer

Suspected CLABSI requires prompt documentation of clinical signs, provider notification, and all interventions in real time to support patient safety and surveillance.

Question 3

For a midline catheter insertion, which measurement must be documented to distinguish it from a PICC?

Accepted Answer

Catheter length inserted and external length

Answer

Recording the inserted and external catheter lengths confirms the tip does not extend beyond the axillary vein, distinguishing the midline from a PICC.

Question 4

A patient reports pain at a peripheral IV site. What is the FIRST documentation priority?

Accepted Answer

Document the pain score and site assessment findings

Answer

An immediate record of the patient's pain complaint, pain score, and site assessment findings establishes a baseline and guides further intervention.

Question 5

Which grading scale is most commonly documented when assessing peripheral IV phlebitis?

Accepted Answer

Visual Infusion Phlebitis (VIP) Scale

Answer

The Visual Infusion Phlebitis (VIP) Scale provides a standardized 0–5 grading system for documenting phlebitis severity at peripheral IV sites.

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VABC Documentation 3