Vascular Access-Davita Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
When cannulating an AVF/AVG the needle tips should be -
correct answer ✅At least 1.5 inches apart
When cannulating an AVF/AVG, do not insert needles closer than -
correct answer ✅1.5 inches from anastomosis
After administering the heparin bolus through the vascular access,
how long should you wait? -
correct answer ✅A minimum of 3-5 minutes
Placing the access needles into the same confined area time after
time is also known as -
correct answer ✅One-site-itis
use of an arm board to support an arterial venous access extremity
requires -
correct answer ✅a physicians order
Which of the following is not an acceptable way of dressing
cannulation sites post treatment? -
correct answer ✅Wrap an encircle the access extremity with tape
or gauze
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
When cannulating an AVF/AVG the needle tips should be -
correct answer ✅At least 1.5 inches apart
When cannulating an AVF/AVG, do not insert needles closer than -
correct answer ✅1.5 inches from anastomosis
After administering the heparin bolus through the vascular access,
how long should you wait? -
correct answer ✅A minimum of 3-5 minutes
Placing the access needles into the same confined area time after
time is also known as -
correct answer ✅One-site-itis
use of an arm board to support an arterial venous access extremity
requires -
correct answer ✅a physicians order
Which of the following is not an acceptable way of dressing
cannulation sites post treatment? -
correct answer ✅Wrap an encircle the access extremity with tape
or gauze
