VACC VA-BC Vascular Access Board Certified Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the VACC VA-BC Vascular Access Board Certified Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 VACC VA-BC Vascular Access Board Certified terms across 8 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
- 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
- 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
- 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
- 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
- 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
- 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
- 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
- 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
- 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
- 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
- 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
Topics in the VACC VA-BC Vascular Access Board Certified Vocabulary Game
Device assessment and selection
Patient assessment
Preparation
Insertion
Care and maintenance
Troubleshooting complications
Professional development
Legal and ethical
Sources for these terms (18)
- Peripherally inserted central catheter - insertion (MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Central line infections - hospitals (MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- American Thoracic Society Patient Education Series: Central Venous Catheter · Source checked 2026-11-04
- SVC obstruction (MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Swelling (MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Prothrombin Time Test and INR (PT/INR) (MedlinePlus Medical Test) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Strategies to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections in acute-care hospitals: 2022 Update (Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Personal Protective Equipment (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- ECG-Based Techniques to Optimize Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Peripherally inserted central catheter - flushing (MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (NHLBI, NIH) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Cathflo Activase (alteplase) label (DailyMed, NIH) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Infusion Nurses Society - Home · Source checked 2026-11-04
- VACC Certification and Recertification Handbook (2026) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- KDOQI Vascular Access Guidelines and Clinical Tools (National Kidney Foundation) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- About Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) Database (FDA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Guidance on Medical Device Patient Labeling (FDA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Heart Tests (NHLBI, NIH) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the VA-BC Exam
The VA-BC certification validates specialized knowledge in vascular access across eight blueprint domains: Patient Assessment (18%), Troubleshooting/Complications (16%), Device Assessment and Selection (14%), Care and Maintenance (14%), Insertion (11%), Preparation (11%), Professional Development/EBP (8%), and Legal/Ethical Considerations (8%). The exam consists of 150 items (125 scored) over 2.5 hours, administered by Prometric in June and December each year.
Exam sponsor: Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC) / Prometric. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
150 questions
Time Limit
2.5 hours
Passing Score
Scaled 90 (scale 30–140)
Reported exam pass rate: Not publicly reported. varies by clinical experience and preparation Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the VA-BC vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How do the VA-BC vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 VA-BC terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.
Where do the VA-BC terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC) / Prometric content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the VA-BC certification?
The VA-BC (Vascular Access Board Certified) is a specialty certification awarded by the Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC) for clinicians with demonstrated expertise in vascular access. It validates knowledge in device selection, insertion, care, maintenance, and complication management across all VAD types.
What are the VA-BC eligibility requirements?
To sit for the VA-BC exam, you must have post-secondary education, hold a healthcare credential in a clinical practice requiring vascular access skills, have at least 1 year of professional experience, and meet VACC's current-practice attestation requirements. The exam is intended for clinical and qualifying complementary vascular access professionals, not sales or marketing professionals.