Q.1
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Q.2
Which of the following are an indication for an ultrasound guided peripheral IV?
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When traditional IV attempts fail for any patient
When a patient is predicted to be difficult access based on history and risk factors without a traditional attempt first
When a patient is volume depleted and traditional IV attempts fail
All of the above are an indication for an ultrasound guided IV
Q.3
Which of the following is true about the longitudinal approach?
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It is the best approach to avoid neighboring structures laterally
The vein appears as in short-axis, so it is round
Visualizes the entire length of the needle
It is the preferred method for ultrasound-guided IV novices
Q.4
In ultrasound imaging a normal vein appears?
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Hyperechoic and compressible
Hyperechoic and non-compressible
Hypoechoic and compressible
Hypoechoic and non-compressible
Q.5
Which of the following is true about ultrasound-guided peripheral IV placement?
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Use a 2.5 inch IV catheter for deep vein access.
You can improve needle visibility by bouncing it slightly.
The needle will appear as a small bright dot with a dark shadow or bright repeating artifact.
All of the following are true.
Q.6
There are no contraindications for ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs.
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True
False
Q.7
Which vein runs laterally in the upper extremity without an associated nerve or artery?
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Basilic
Cephalic
Brachial
Antecubital
Q.8
Which of the following statements of confirming IV placement is false?
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Once you see a flash of blood, you are in the vessel and can continue without ultrasound
Anechoic fluid in surrounding tissue means catheter is not in vessel or it has infiltrated
You can visualize tiny bubbles in the vessel with a saline flush to confirm placement
You should confirm the needle tip is in the vessel before casting off the catheter
When performing the transverse technique, you can confirm placement by turning probe 90 degrees and visualizing in longitudinal view
Q.9
The "north star sign" refers to which of the following?
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Visualizing the hyperechoic dot of the needle tip in the lumen of the target vessel
Visualizing the hyperechoic dot of the needle tip just deep to surface of the skin
Finding a lost needle tip within tissue by bouncing it in and out of the beam's view
None of the above
Q.10
Which of the following is false about the longitudinal approach?
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The vein is visualized long axis & appears as a long tube
You must keep the needle in line with a 1 mm wide ultrasound beam
The transverse methods provides better visualization of entire needle than transverse approach
It is safer than the transverse approach for avoiding structures deep to the vessel
Q.11
The "leapfrog method" involves advancing the probe incrementally ahead of the needle tip and then advancing the needle tip until visible again. Repeating this until the target vessel is reached.
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True
False
Q.12
To optimize your image you should do which of the following?
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Center the target vessel on your screen
Adjust your depth so the target vessel is in the middle of the field
Choose the a high frquency probe and select a vascular exam setting
All of the above are true