Vascular Access Pre-Test

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Tick ALL the statements which are TRUE regarding Out-of-plane IV access

The Vein is Parallel to the US beam

The Vein is Perpendicular to the US beam

The entire needle may be seen

It is more difficult to learn than in-plane technique

The US machine should be placed

In front

To the side

The Linear transducer is:

Low frequency

High frequency

Deep penetrating

You should always try blind IV access twice before attempting US guided access

True

False

US guided central access should include imaging of the wire within the vessel

True

False

The most reliable way to differentiate Artery from Vein is:

Veins compress without pulsation

Arteries are red on colour doppler

Arteries have thin walls

Arteries are lateral

US guidance is standard of care for Central venous access

True

False

Nurses with appropriate training are able to perform US guided IV access with equal proficiency to Doctors

True

False

The Femoral artery is always lateral to the Vein

True

False

US guidance reduces the risk of IV line infection

True

False

VASCULAR ACCESS PRE-TEST