Self assessment MCQs
Where are the IV sites for the lower extremities?
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Where are the sites for IV cannulatio in the upper extremity?
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Dorsum of the hand, forearm, actecubital fossa (cephalic, basilic)
What materials are needed for an IV cannulation?
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gloves.
alocohol wipes.
tournequette
lidocaine (local anaesthetic)
Cannula
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gauze
Flush
tape/bioadhesive tape
what is the preferred location of an IV? why?
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Which veins are commonly used in the antecubital fossa?
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cephalic, basilic, median cubital
Disadvantages of dorsum of foot?
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When preparing the IV cannulation site, what are the steps?
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1. locate suitable vein
2. apply touriquet
2. maximize venous engourgement
4. clean/disinfect are with alcohol wipe.
What are the steps for IV cannulation insertion?
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1. Apply traction
2. insert catheter
3.flash advance cath
4. release tourniquet
Name two reasons arterial cannulation used for?
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Continues Blood pressure monitoring, Arterial blood sampling,
Name Four suitable sites for arterial lines placement
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radial, brachial, femoral, dorsalis pedis
Why is the radial artery the preferred artery for an arterial cannulation site?
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which artery provides majority of blood flow to hand in 90% of patients?
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The larger the cannula, the __________the fluid flow
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Higher
The larger the cannula Guage number, the _____________the cannula
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Smaller
Layers of veins / arteries
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Common canulae sizes are:
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