Question 1

Which central venous catheter (CVC) is inserted through a peripheral vein into the superior vena cava by specially trained nurses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Peripherally inserted central catheter 
B)  Implanted port 
C)  Hickman catheter 
D)  Groshong catheter

Question 2

Peripheral venous catheters are placed into the:

Accepted Answer

A)  superior vena cava. 
B)  inferior vena cava. 
C)  peripheral vein. 
D)  radial artery.

Question 3

When collecting blood for laboratory tests from a central venous catheter (CVC) that is infusing total parenteral nutrition (TPN) or heparin,it must be flushed with:

Accepted Answer

A)  5 mL of saline. 
B)  10 mL of saline. 
C)  15 mL of saline. 
D)  20 mL of saline.

Question 4

The central venous catheter (CVC) that is surgically placed by a physician for long-term drug therapies is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Groshong. 
B)  Hickman. 
C)  implanted port. 
D)  peripherally inserted central catheter (PIC
C) .

Question 5

Why is it necessary to flush peripheral IVs and central venous catheters (CVCs)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maintain patency of the catheter 
B)  Prevent mixing of medications 
C)  Prevent hemolysis of sample 
D)  Both A and B

Question 6

Flushing peripheral IVs and central venous catheters (CVCs) is performed to maintain patency of the catheter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When inserting a peripheral IV catheter,the line should be flushed after the blood is collected.

Accepted Answer