Vascular Access Exam Prep - Question List

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21. For which of the following test(s) should alcohol wipes NOT be used when drawing samples?
  1. ETOH level
  2. Complete blood count
  3. Blood cultures
  4. A and C
22. Which of the following terms refers to improper or unskillful care of a patient by a health care worker, any unreasonable lack of skill, and/or professional misconduct?
  1. Assault.
  2. Slander
  3. Malpractice
  4. Battery
23. What is the disadvantage of using the radial artery for arterial puncture?
  1. There is not a disadvantage; it is the first choice for arterial puncture.
  2. It lies close to the medial nerve.
  3. It is small.
  4. It is not easily palpable.
24. Data that is weighted toward one end of the numerical range in which it occurs is:
  1. Diverse
  2. Peaked
  3. Overweight
  4. Skewed
25. Which is larger, a 22-gauge needle or a 18-gauge needle?
  1. The 22-gauge needle is larger.
  2. The 18-gauge needle is larger.

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