NRSG 3323 EXAM 2 2025
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
How is central line placement confirmed after an emergent insertion?
check for a blood return in the tubing --> if get blood then assumed to be in proper
position and can be used
QUESTION 2
Which catheters that end in the CAJ are at higher risk for infection?
Non-tunneled and jugular
Because these lines can be placed emergently
will often treat patients with antibiotics after insertion
QUESTION 3
while placing a non-tunneled catheter, which complication is the patient high
at risk for?
pneumothorax
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QUESTION 4
what is a CLABSI?
central line associated blood stream infection
QUESTION 5
four types of tunneled caths
-gross hong
-hickman
-broviac
-raaf
QUESTION 6
which type of central line has the lowest infection risk and why?
Implanted port because the device is inserted completely under the patient's skin
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QUESTION 7
True/false
An implanted port can be placed at the bedside?
FALSE - it has to be placed in IR
QUESTION 8
You are caring for a patient who requires frequent blood draws and will likely
be given IV medications for the next 14 months. What type of central line
would you expect the doctor to place?
Implanted port
QUESTION 9
What type of needle is needed to access and implanted port?
Huber needle
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ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
How is central line placement confirmed after an emergent insertion?
check for a blood return in the tubing --> if get blood then assumed to be in proper
position and can be used
QUESTION 2
Which catheters that end in the CAJ are at higher risk for infection?
Non-tunneled and jugular
Because these lines can be placed emergently
will often treat patients with antibiotics after insertion
QUESTION 3
while placing a non-tunneled catheter, which complication is the patient high
at risk for?
pneumothorax
END OF
PAGE 1
, NRSG 3323 EXAM 2 2025
QUESTION 4
what is a CLABSI?
central line associated blood stream infection
QUESTION 5
four types of tunneled caths
-gross hong
-hickman
-broviac
-raaf
QUESTION 6
which type of central line has the lowest infection risk and why?
Implanted port because the device is inserted completely under the patient's skin
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QUESTION 7
True/false
An implanted port can be placed at the bedside?
FALSE - it has to be placed in IR
QUESTION 8
You are caring for a patient who requires frequent blood draws and will likely
be given IV medications for the next 14 months. What type of central line
would you expect the doctor to place?
Implanted port
QUESTION 9
What type of needle is needed to access and implanted port?
Huber needle
END OF
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