NRSG 113: Subcut INJ, PICC/TICC/PORT
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1. What is a central venous access de- An intravenous device inserted into the central
vice? venous circulation.
2. Where are the majority of CVADs in- In the upper body, either directly or indirectly so
serted? that the catheter tip sits in the superior vena cava.
3. Where does the catheter tip sit if the In the inferior vena cava.
femoral vein is accessed?
4. What are the indications for CVADs? Allow for multiple or rapid infusions, permit pain-
less blood sampling, better suited for prolonged
infusions or therapies, appropriate for irritant
drugs, indicated for vesicant drugs, can be used
to monitor central venous pressure (CVP).
5. What are the four main types of Central venous catheters (CVC) or non-tunnelled
CVADs? catheters, tunnelled intravascular catheters (TIC),
peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC), im-
planted ports.
6. How is a peripherally inserted central Peripherally via cephalic or basilic arm vein, usu-
catheter (PICC) inserted? ally above the antecubital fossa.
7. Where does the tip of a PICC sit? In the superior vena cava.
8. What are the characteristics of a PICC? Single or multi-lumen, long term use.
9. What are power injectable PICCs? PICCs with a lumen marked 'power injectable' that
can withstand high pressure and permit injection
of contrast dye or blood transfusion.
10. What are non-tunnelled catheters? Central venous catheters that are not tunnelled.
11.
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What are tunnelled intravascular Catheters that are tunneled under the skin before
catheters (TIC)? entering the vein.
12. What are implanted ports? CVADs that are implanted under the skin and ac-
cessed using a needle.
13. What is a nursing care plan for a pa- Includes assessment of the CVAD site and line,
tient with a CVAD? accessing and flushing CVADs, sterile dressing
and cap changes, applying and removing com-
mercially designed CVAD securement devices, re-
moval of subclavian and intrajugular central ve-
nous catheters and PICCs.
14. What are some best practice standards Includes analyzing complications, troubleshoot-
for CVADs? ing problems, and demonstrating skills related to
CVADs.
15. What are some complications of Infection, thrombosis, occlusion, dislodgement,
CVADs? catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI).
16. What are some troubleshooting tech- Checking for kinks or clots, ensuring proper flush-
niques for CVADs? ing and dressing changes, assessing for signs of
infection or occlusion.
17. What is the purpose of accessing and To maintain patency and prevent occlusion.
flushing CVADs?
18. What is the purpose of sterile dressing To prevent infection and maintain a sterile envi-
and cap changes for CVADs? ronment.
19. What are commercially designed CVAD Devices used to secure CVADs in place and pre-
securement devices? vent accidental dislodgement.
20. What is a passive valve system? A system that does not require clamps.
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1. What is a central venous access de- An intravenous device inserted into the central
vice? venous circulation.
2. Where are the majority of CVADs in- In the upper body, either directly or indirectly so
serted? that the catheter tip sits in the superior vena cava.
3. Where does the catheter tip sit if the In the inferior vena cava.
femoral vein is accessed?
4. What are the indications for CVADs? Allow for multiple or rapid infusions, permit pain-
less blood sampling, better suited for prolonged
infusions or therapies, appropriate for irritant
drugs, indicated for vesicant drugs, can be used
to monitor central venous pressure (CVP).
5. What are the four main types of Central venous catheters (CVC) or non-tunnelled
CVADs? catheters, tunnelled intravascular catheters (TIC),
peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC), im-
planted ports.
6. How is a peripherally inserted central Peripherally via cephalic or basilic arm vein, usu-
catheter (PICC) inserted? ally above the antecubital fossa.
7. Where does the tip of a PICC sit? In the superior vena cava.
8. What are the characteristics of a PICC? Single or multi-lumen, long term use.
9. What are power injectable PICCs? PICCs with a lumen marked 'power injectable' that
can withstand high pressure and permit injection
of contrast dye or blood transfusion.
10. What are non-tunnelled catheters? Central venous catheters that are not tunnelled.
11.
, NRSG 113: Subcut INJ, PICC/TICC/PORT
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What are tunnelled intravascular Catheters that are tunneled under the skin before
catheters (TIC)? entering the vein.
12. What are implanted ports? CVADs that are implanted under the skin and ac-
cessed using a needle.
13. What is a nursing care plan for a pa- Includes assessment of the CVAD site and line,
tient with a CVAD? accessing and flushing CVADs, sterile dressing
and cap changes, applying and removing com-
mercially designed CVAD securement devices, re-
moval of subclavian and intrajugular central ve-
nous catheters and PICCs.
14. What are some best practice standards Includes analyzing complications, troubleshoot-
for CVADs? ing problems, and demonstrating skills related to
CVADs.
15. What are some complications of Infection, thrombosis, occlusion, dislodgement,
CVADs? catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI).
16. What are some troubleshooting tech- Checking for kinks or clots, ensuring proper flush-
niques for CVADs? ing and dressing changes, assessing for signs of
infection or occlusion.
17. What is the purpose of accessing and To maintain patency and prevent occlusion.
flushing CVADs?
18. What is the purpose of sterile dressing To prevent infection and maintain a sterile envi-
and cap changes for CVADs? ronment.
19. What are commercially designed CVAD Devices used to secure CVADs in place and pre-
securement devices? vent accidental dislodgement.
20. What is a passive valve system? A system that does not require clamps.
