Question

1. ms. smith is a 40 year old woman who does not have diabetes or heart problems. if her blood vessels are healthy, what type of access is best?

a. a femoral catheter
b. a forearm loop graft
c. an arteriovenous fistula
d. a cuffed, tunneled catheter

Explanation:

An arteriovenous fistula is the preferred long - term vascular access for hemodialysis in patients with healthy blood vessels. It has a lower risk of infection and thrombosis compared to catheters and grafts. A femoral catheter (A) is a temporary access. A forearm loop graft (B) is a synthetic graft and has a higher risk of complications than a fistula. A cuffed, tunneled catheter (D) is also a temporary or semi - permanent access option but is not the best for long - term use when a fistula is possible.

Answer:

C. An arteriovenous fistula