#1
Which vein is commonly used for peripheral intravenous cannulation?
Femoral vein
Brachial vein
Cephalic vein
Subclavian vein
#2
Which of the following is a common complication associated with peripheral intravenous catheter insertion?
Pneumothorax
Phlebitis
Pulmonary embolism
Ventricular fibrillation
#3
Which of the following veins is commonly used for central venous catheterization?
Basilic vein
Median cubital vein
Radial vein
Ulnar vein
#4
Which of the following veins is typically accessed for placement of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)?
Femoral vein
Brachial vein
Cephalic vein
Internal jugular vein
#5
Which of the following is a common indication for arterial line placement?
Routine blood draws
Monitoring blood glucose levels
Continuous blood pressure monitoring
Administering intravenous medications
#6
Which of the following is a complication associated with central venous catheter insertion?
Hypertension
Pneumothorax
Hypoglycemia
Hyperkalemia
#7
Which technique is commonly used for ultrasound-guided vascular access?
Seldinger technique
Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line
Modified Trendelenburg position
Direct cutdown
#8
What is the primary purpose of an arterial line?
To administer medications
To measure blood pressure continuously
To draw blood samples
To monitor oxygen saturation
#9
What is the primary purpose of a midline catheter?
To administer long-term antibiotics
To measure central venous pressure
To deliver chemotherapy
To draw blood samples for laboratory tests
#10
What is the primary advantage of using a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line?
Lower risk of thrombosis
Easy removal in emergency situations
Ability to administer irritant medications
Long-term use for more than 1 year
#11
What is the primary advantage of using an ultrasound-guided approach for vascular access?
Reduced risk of arterial puncture
Faster procedure time
Decreased patient discomfort
No need for sterile technique
#12
What is the primary purpose of a Hickman catheter?
To measure intracranial pressure
To administer chemotherapy
To monitor cardiac output
To measure pulmonary artery pressure
#13
Which vessel is typically accessed for dialysis catheter insertion?
Carotid artery
Basilic vein
Superior vena cava
Femoral artery
#14
Which of the following is a characteristic of a tunneled central venous catheter?
It is inserted directly into the vein without a subcutaneous tunnel
It is used for short-term vascular access
It is associated with a higher risk of infection
It has a Dacron cuff to promote tissue ingrowth
#15
Which of the following is a potential complication of arterial line insertion?
Pulmonary hypertension
Sepsis
Thrombophlebitis
Ischemia distal to the insertion site
#16
Which of the following statements about central venous catheters is true?
They are mainly used for short-term vascular access
They are typically placed in the radial artery
They can be used for administration of hypertonic solutions
They are associated with a lower risk of infection compared to peripheral catheters
#17
Which technique involves the insertion of a needle directly into the vein without the use of a guidewire?
Seldinger technique
Direct cutdown
Modified Trendelenburg position
Intravenous bolus injection
#18
What is the primary purpose of a Swan-Ganz catheter?
To monitor arterial blood pressure
To measure central venous pressure
To assess cardiac output
To measure pulmonary artery pressure