#1
Which vein is commonly used for peripheral intravenous cannulation?
Cephalic vein
ExplanationCommonly accessible and suitable for IV insertion.
#2
Which of the following is a common complication associated with peripheral intravenous catheter insertion?
Phlebitis
ExplanationInflammation of the vein at the insertion site.
#3
Which of the following veins is commonly used for central venous catheterization?
Basilic vein
ExplanationAccessible and suitable for central venous access.
#4
Which of the following veins is typically accessed for placement of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)?
Cephalic vein
ExplanationAccessible vein suitable for PICC placement.
#5
Which of the following is a common indication for arterial line placement?
Continuous blood pressure monitoring
ExplanationUsed to monitor blood pressure continuously in critical care.
#6
Which of the following is a complication associated with central venous catheter insertion?
Pneumothorax
ExplanationPotential lung puncture leading to air leakage.
#7
Which technique is commonly used for ultrasound-guided vascular access?
Seldinger technique
ExplanationInvolves needle insertion under ultrasound guidance.
#8
What is the primary purpose of an arterial line?
To measure blood pressure continuously
ExplanationProvides continuous BP monitoring directly from arteries.
#9
What is the primary purpose of a midline catheter?
To administer long-term antibiotics
ExplanationAllows antibiotic administration for an extended duration.
#10
What is the primary advantage of using a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line?
Lower risk of thrombosis
ExplanationReduced risk of blood clot formation compared to other catheters.
#11
What is the primary advantage of using an ultrasound-guided approach for vascular access?
Reduced risk of arterial puncture
ExplanationIncreased accuracy lowers risk of puncturing arteries.
#12
What is the primary purpose of a Hickman catheter?
To administer chemotherapy
ExplanationDesigned for long-term chemotherapy administration.
#13
Which vessel is typically accessed for dialysis catheter insertion?
Femoral artery
ExplanationCommonly used for dialysis access due to size.
#14
Which of the following is a characteristic of a tunneled central venous catheter?
It has a Dacron cuff to promote tissue ingrowth
ExplanationDacron cuff reduces infection risk by anchoring catheter.
#15
Which of the following is a potential complication of arterial line insertion?
Ischemia distal to the insertion site
ExplanationRisk of reduced blood flow beyond the insertion point.
#16
Which of the following statements about central venous catheters is true?
They can be used for administration of hypertonic solutions
ExplanationSuitable for administering highly concentrated solutions.
#17
Which technique involves the insertion of a needle directly into the vein without the use of a guidewire?
Direct cutdown
ExplanationDirect access without the need for a guide wire.
#18
What is the primary purpose of a Swan-Ganz catheter?
To measure pulmonary artery pressure
ExplanationDesigned for measuring pressures in the pulmonary artery.