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Peripheral Intravenous Access

Peripheral Intravenous Access

Question 1 of 14

1

An indication for IV Access is Unintended Arterial Puncture

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 2 of 14

1

Which is not a complication of IV Access

Select one of the following:

  • Phlebitis

  • Infection

  • Burns

  • Air Embolus

  • Cannula Shear

Explanation

Question 3 of 14

1

Select from the dropdown list to complete the text.

A ( non vesicant, vesicant ) solution is a drug/fluid which may cause irritation to surrounding tissue through to necrosis of the tissue.

Explanation

Question 4 of 14

1

Intravenous access should be implemented as soon as possible to avoid delays in administration of medications/fluids?

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 5 of 14

1

What are two complications of IV Access?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Extremity on the same side as a mastectomy

  • Needing fluid resuscitation

  • Phlebitis

  • Administration of analgesic medications

  • Haematoma

  • All of the above

Explanation

Question 6 of 14

1

Which answer is the inflammation of a vein associated with thrombus formation?

Select one of the following:

  • Thrombophlebitis

  • Phlebitis

  • Drug/Fluid Extravasation

Explanation

Question 7 of 14

1

Air emboli entering the circulatory system is not a complication of IV Access.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 8 of 14

1

Veins of the metacarpal region are:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Median Cubital, Basilic, Cephalic, Antebrachial

  • Basilic, Cephalic, Dorsal Venous Arch

  • Great Saphenous Vein, Lesser Saphenous Vein, Dorsal Venous Vein

Explanation

Question 9 of 14

1

All IV cannula should be re-sited how often?

Select one of the following:

  • Every 24 hours

  • Every 12 hours

  • Every 48 hours

  • Every 96 hours

  • Every 72 hours

Explanation

Question 10 of 14

1

Only 2 attempts to cannulate are recommended.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 11 of 14

1

Select from the dropdown list to complete the text.

IV access is an ( invasive, uncomfortable, painful, embarrassing ) procedure, therefore appropriate consideration must be given to its requirement in the pre-hospital setting.

Explanation

Question 12 of 14

1

IV Cannulas come in different sizes. How many sizes do QAS use specifically for IV access and what is the smallest size and the largest size?

Select one or more of the following:

  • 5 sizes of cannula, smallest is 24 gauge and the largest is 20 gauge

  • 6 sizes of cannula, smallest is 16 gauge and the largest is 24 gauge

  • 5 sizes of cannula, smallest is 24 gauge and the the largest is 16 gauge

  • 6 sizes of cannula, smallest is 14 gauge and the largest is 24 gauage

Explanation

Question 13 of 14

1

QAS use 14 gauge cannulas for:

Select one of the following:

  • Cannulating severely obese patients

  • For rapid volume replacement and paediatric chest decompression

  • General medication and/or fluid administration

  • Adult chest decompression

  • Difficult access/paediatric

Explanation

Question 14 of 14

1

Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

( Extravasation, Infiltration ) is the leakage of a ( vesicant, non vesicant ) drug/fluid into the surrounding tissues and may cause irritation through to ( necrosis, thrombophlebitis ).

Explanation

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