PICC Exam Module 1 Questions & Answers 2024/2025

PICC Exam Module 1 Questions & Answers 2024/2025 What does PICC stand for? - ANSWERSPeripherally inserted central catheter Why are PICCs preferred? - ANSWERSThey are reliable and have a lower risk of complications, lower incidence of infection, less invasive, and there is no risk of pneumothorax Why did PICCs initially become popular? - ANSWERSThe need for venous access in home care patients Where is the most common place for the distal end of the PICC to end for adults? - ANSWERSSuperior vena cava, inferior vena cava, or the proximal right atrium Where is the most common place for PICC insertion for infants? - ANSWERSSaphenous vein Where is the most common place for the distal end of the PICC to end for infants? - ANSWERSInferior vena cava above the level of the diaphragm If the tip ends below the diaphragm, is it still considered a PICC? - ANSWERSNo, it is only considered a peripheral cathether How high is the blood flow around the catheter? - ANSWERSHigh, usually 2 L/min or more Why do we want high blood flow around the catheter? - ANSWERSBecause this provides immediate dilution for the infusate and helps protect the vessel walls form chemical irritation by the prescribed therapy When would a PICC be indicated? - ANSWERSFor short-term infusions for patients with limited venous access and for therapies that will continue over LONG PERIODS OF TIME