NS 119 CENTRAL LINES AND PICC LINES- FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100%
CORRECT
where is the tip of catheter located - ANSWER 3-4CM above right atrium in the superior
vena cava
if the catheter is inserted in lower extremity, where is the catheter tip located - ANSWER
if in through femoral tip is located in the lower vena cava approx 3-4CM from the right
atrium
indication for central/PICC lines - ANSWER administer fluids
quick fluid/med admin
frequent blood draws
chronically ill pts with limited peripheral access
Non-tunneled central line means that the catheter - ANSWER is inserted into the skin at
the site on venipuncture
how long should non-tunneled be used before removal - ANSWER days to weeks
who puts in non-tunneled - ANSWER MD
Non-tunneled goes where - ANSWER subclavian entrance to jugular or inserted into
femoral
increased risk a/w non-tunneled insertion - ANSWER pneumothorax
EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100%
CORRECT
where is the tip of catheter located - ANSWER 3-4CM above right atrium in the superior
vena cava
if the catheter is inserted in lower extremity, where is the catheter tip located - ANSWER
if in through femoral tip is located in the lower vena cava approx 3-4CM from the right
atrium
indication for central/PICC lines - ANSWER administer fluids
quick fluid/med admin
frequent blood draws
chronically ill pts with limited peripheral access
Non-tunneled central line means that the catheter - ANSWER is inserted into the skin at
the site on venipuncture
how long should non-tunneled be used before removal - ANSWER days to weeks
who puts in non-tunneled - ANSWER MD
Non-tunneled goes where - ANSWER subclavian entrance to jugular or inserted into
femoral
increased risk a/w non-tunneled insertion - ANSWER pneumothorax
