4. 2. Grafts may be surgically created in a
__________________________ configuration.
A. Straight or loop
B. Crossed or loop
C. Straight or crossed
5.
6. 3. The AVG arteriovenous graft is an access created
by a direct connection of the patient’s own artery
and vein.
A. True
B. False
7.
8. 4. The achievement of an adequate haemodialysis
treatment depends on the blood flow through the
dialyser.
A. True
B. False
9. 5. Both synthetic and biological materials can be
used for an AVG creation.
A. True
B. False
10. 6. A graft ___________________________ than a
native vein, resulting in higher pressures inside the
graft.
A. Is less compliant
B. Is more compliant
C. Is softer
11. 7. An anastomosis is a surgically created connection
between an artery and a vein.
A. True
B. False
12. 8. When surgically creating an AVG artificial graft
material is implanted.
A. True
B. False
13. 9. An (AVF) arteriovenous fistula is the safest but
most problematic access
A. True
B. False
19. 15. An AV graft has less problems and generally a
longer life span than an AV fistula.
A. True
B. False
20. 16. A newly constructed AVF usually needs less than
one week to develop to a size where it can be
cannulated.
A. True
B. False
21. 17. If an AVF arteriovenous fistula is not possible
then an AVG arteriovenous graft is the next choice
for vascular access.
A. True
B. False
22. 18. If an AVF arteriovenous fistula is not possible
then a central venous catheter (CVC) is the next
choice for permanent vascular access.
A. True
B. False
23. 19. Constant site cannulation method is another
name for __________________ cannulation
technique.
A. Rope ladder
B. Area
C. Buttonhole
24. 20. The venous needle must always be placed closest
to the anastomosis and facing towards it.
A. True
B. False
25. 21. Prior to cannulation it is important to listen for
the ____________ and feel for the _____________.
A. Thrill and bruit
B. Bruit and thrill
C. Tamponade and thrill
26. 22. It is important to determine that an access is
________________ before inserting the needles
A. Permeable
B. Pliable
C. Patent
27. 23. The venous needle must always be placed in the
direction of the ______________________ in the
access.
A. Flow of blood
B. Anastomosis
C. Pulse
28. 24. ____________________is the main cause of
access swelling following needle placement.
A. Aneurysm
B. Infection
C. Infiltration
29. 25. The arterial needle must always face in the
opposite direction from the venous needle.
A. True
B. False
30. 26. A functional vascular access is crucial for all
dialysis patients.
A. True
B. False
31. 27. In general an AVF requires 4-6 weeks for
maturation.
A. True
B. False
32. 28. When surgically creating an AVF artificial graft
material is implanted.
A. True
B. False
33. 29. The arterial needle must always be placed
___________________ the anastomosis than the
venous needle.
A. Nearer to
B. Further from
C. Equidistant to
34. 30. An access must be reliable and withstand
repetitive cannulation.
A. True
B. False