Va-Bc Certification / Va-Bc Study Guide Va-Bc Actual Exams, Veriried Edition 2024 Cc: Graded A+ Assuared Success
What side should a central line be place if the patient has a pneumothorax and why - CORRECT ANSWER Same side as pneumo to avoid risk of B/L pneumos pheripheral and femoral approach may be safer because needle doesn't near the thorax What is an Air embolus and treatment - CORRECT ANSWER Blockage of blood supply from a significant amount of air entering blood vessel or heart. Less common from a picc due to longer length smaller lumen and insertion below level of the heart treat by placing on left side in trendelenburg position I'd source and stop it. Do not remove cath attempt to aspirate air. Admin o2 and call dr.
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