ICC Exam Study Guide Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct

ICC Exam Study Guide Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct What size syringes are typically used for IM injections? - ANSWER -3 mL or 5 mL What fingers should be inserted into the finger holes on a needle driver? - ANSWER -Thumb and ring finger Where should the needle driver be placed in relation to the tip of the needle? - ANSWER -2/3 from the tip When determines the distance away from the wound site when placing the needle in a simple interrupted? - ANSWER -Distance away from wound should be approximately the depth of the wound When inserting a needle during suturing, it should be positioned at ____ degrees - ANSWER -90 What is the major difference when doing a vertical mattress suture? - ANSWER Start with a bigger bite (greater distance away from wound site) A horizontal mattress suture should form a __________ - ANSWER -square A continuous subcuticular suture should remain in the __________ layer - ANSWER -dermis With a continuous suture, you should move the needle in which direction under the skin? What should the sutures look like? - ANSWER -Diagonally Sutures should be straight What artery is preferred for analyzing ABGs? - ANSWER -Radial What information can we obtain from drawing ABGs? - ANSWER --Partial pressure of O2 -Partial pressure of CO2 -Arterial pH What are contraindications to radial arterial puncture? - ANSWER --Impaired circulation to distal upper extremity (perform Allen test) -Overlying skin infection The radial artery is located between which two structures? - ANSWER --Styloid process -Flexor carpi radialis When inserting lidocaine prior to radial arterial puncture, how long should you wait for it to take effect? - ANSWER -30-60 seconds How many cc's of blood should be taken in an ABG syringe? - ANSWER -1-2 cc What should you do if you aren't drawing blood in an arterial puncture? - ANSWER -Pull needle back and attempt procedure again How long should pressure be applied to the puncture site after doing an arterial puncture? - ANSWER -5 minutes What is the main complication when obtaining ABGs? What are reasons for this complication? - ANSWER -Failure to obtain sample Due to: -Vasospasm -Venous vs. arterial blood What should you do if you suspect vasospasm when performing ABG? - ANSWER -Attempt procedure on the other arm What sized endotracheal tubes are appropriate for most adults? - ANSWER -7.0, 7.5, 8.0 mm What position should the patient's head and neck be in when intubating? - ANSWER -"sniffing" position What is the Sellick maneuver? When can we halt this maneuver? - ANSWER Creating pressure on the cricoid at the front of the neck to close off the esophagus (prevents passive regurgitation) Once the endotracheal tube is confirmed to be placed correctly in the trachea How should position the laryngoscope when beginning to intubate? - ANSWER Take laryngoscope in left hand and insert the blade on the right side of the patient's mouth, moving the tongue to the left and advancing the laryngoscope down to view the epiglottis Where should the tip of a curved blade laryngoscope be placed? How should you maneuver it to expose the vocal cords? - ANSWER -into the vallecula lift anteriorly Where should the tip of a straight blade laryngoscope be placed? How should you maneuver it to expose the vocal cords? - ANSWER -Just past the epiglottis lift anteriorly When the tip of the laryngoscope blade is correctly positioned, how should you position the rest of the laryngoscope? - ANSWER -At a 45 degree angle Where should the endotracheal tube be located in relation to the carina? - ANSWER -3-7 cm above carina (22 cm at the teeth) What is the most common complication of endotracheal intubation? - ANSWER Unrecognized esophageal intubation