Cannulation Skill

Cannulation Skill

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Question 1 of 10

1. Question
What is the primary purpose of cannulation in the pre-hospital setting
- Establishing intravenous access
- Drawing blood samples
- Monitoring patient observations
- To provide analgesia
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Question 2 of 10

2. Question
Which of the following veins are more likely to be used for peripheral cannulation in the pre-hospital setting
- Radial vein
- Femoral vein
- Jugular vein
- Cephalic vein
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Question 3 of 10

3. Question
What is a common recommended angle of insertion when preforming cannulation
- 15-30 degrees
- 60-75 degrees
- 45-60 degrees
- 75-90 degrees
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Question 4 of 10

4. Question
Generally, which cannula gauge size is recommended for trauma situations of for rapid fluid/blood product administration
- 14g–16g
- 18g-20g
- 22g-24g
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Question 5 of 10

5. Question
In normal settings, how should you look to secure a cannula once placed correctly
- Cannulation dressing
- Medical tape
- Wrapped in bandage
- Leave loose in situ
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Question 6 of 10

6. Question
Within the UK Hospital setting, what is the recommended time frame for changing/re-siting a cannula
- 72-96 hours
- 24-48 hours
- Every 7 days
- Every 10 days
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Question 7 of 10

7. Question
One of the complications of IV cannulation is phlebitis, this is
- Inflammation of a vein
- A clot occurring in the vein
- The vein tearing
- An allergic reaction in the vein
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Question 8 of 10

8. Question
Which of the following factors can make cannulation more difficult
- Dehydration
- Obesity
- Hypotension
- Oedema
- Burns
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Question 9 of 10

9. Question
When cannulating older patients, which additional considerations should you keep in mind
- The veins may be more fragile and prone to injury
- The cannulation size may need to be smaller
- Veins may need better anchoring to hold in place
- The veins are easier to access and maintain due to thinner skin
- The cannula size should be larger than normal to better maintain vein structure
- Older patients are less likely to feel pain during cannulation
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Question 10 of 10

10. Question
Which of the following are signs of correct IV cannulation placement
- Blood flashback in the cannula
- Confirmatory flushing of the cannula
- Excessive pain from the patient
- Rapid swelling around the cannulation site
- Unable to flush the cannula
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