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EZ-IO Exam

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1. The EZ IO can only be used on patients less than 3 kg.
True
 False

 

2. The blue needle is for _____ patients
a. Adult
 b. Pediatric
 c. Reece

 

3. The pink needle is for _____ patients
a. Adult
 b. Pediatric
 c. either of these

 

4. Contraindications for IO placement include:
a. Infection at the site
 b. Fracture proximal to the site
 c. Orthopedic procedure near the site
 d. All of the above

 

5. A 49 year old female is nearly unconscious, struggling to breathe and in need of RSI meds. You are not able to get an IV started. Your first choice for the EZ IO site is the...
a. Left or Right proximal tibia
 b. Left or Right distal femur
 c. Left or Right distal tibia
 d. Left or Right humeral head

 

6. You decide to go with the left proximal tibia and notice a surgical scar on the patient’s knee. There is no one with medical history information present. Should you proceed with the IO at this site?
Yes
 No

 

7. There are 3 sites suitable for EZ IO insertion; the proximal tibia, the humeral head and…
a. The distal tibia
b. The distal femur
c. The shoulder
d. All of the above