Central venous catheters Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PATHO FINAL TB complete test A+ graded A 78-kg patient with septic shock has a pulse rate of 120 beats/min with low central venous pressure and pulmonary artery wedge pressure. Urine output has been 30 mL/hr for the past 3 hours. Which order by the health care provider should the nurse question? a. Administer furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg IV. b. Increase normal saline infusion to 250 mL/hr. c. Give hydrocortisone (Solu-Cortef) 100 mg IV. d. Titrate norepinephrine to keep...

ATI Med-Surg Cardiovascular Exam Questions and Answers Troponin T - Answer-<0.2 ng/mL elevation detectable after MI 3-5 hrs Troponin I - Answer-<0.03 ng/mL elevation detectable after MI 3 hrs Myoglobin - Answer-<90 mcg/L elevation detectable after MI 2 hrs Echocardiogram - Answer-ultrasound of the heart indications: cardiomyopathy heart failure angina MI lay on LEFT side during procedure, takes 1 hr Stress Testing - Answer-measures workload of the heart and how it tolerat...

CNN Exam- Vascular Access 26 Questions with Verified Answers List when patients should be referred for evaluation when an access clot is suspected - CORRECT ANSWER - Any abnormal finding with measurement techniques such as U/S or MRA should NOT prompt immediate evaluation - It is better to obtain serial measurements and conduct a trend analysis (i.e if each measurement suggests less flow than suspect stenosis) - AV Grafts- - Flow rate of less than 600 ml/min = referral -Fistulas- - Flo...

Which of the following is an advantage of an implanted vascular access device over a tunneled central venous catheter? Decreased risk of infection Short-term use Low cost of insertion Unlimited ability to access Decreased risk of infection Answer: Implanted ports have a lower risk of infection than tunneled central venous catheters. Reference: Camp-Sorrell, D., & Matey, L. (Eds.). (2017). Access device standards of practice for oncology nursing. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society,...

NCLEX-PN NGN Exam Test Bank 1. The nurse is caring for a client scheduled for removal of a pituitary tumor using the transsphenoidal approach. The nurse should be particularly alert for: A. Nasal congestion B. Abdominal tenderness C. Muscle tetany D. Oliguria Answer A: Removal of the pituitary gland is usually done by a transsphenoidal approach, through the nose. Nasal congestion further interferes with the airway. Answers B, C, and D are not correct because they are not directl...

NURS 3320 Test Bank Intravenous Therapy Questions and Answers and Rationale 1. You are training nurses at your hospital to insert midline catheters. What would you teach the nurses about how many inches of the catheter should be inserted into the required site and for how long can it be used? A) 1 to 3 inches, used for up to 3 weeks B) 3 to 6 inches, used for up to 4 weeks C) 7 to 8 inches, used for up to 5 weeks D) 8 to 9 inches, used for up to 6 weeks Ans: B Feedback: A midline cathete...

IV therapeutics Testbank Exam Questions & Answers. A+ Rated, A labor and delivery nurse is caring for a client who has just received epidural anesthesia prior to cesarean section. For which potential adverse effects of epidural pain medication should the nurse observe? a. Urinary retention, pruritus, and hypotension b. Pruritus, nausea, and urinary incontinence c. Polyuria, hypertension, and respiratory depression d. Respiratory depression, hypertension, and hemiparesis - a. Urinary retent...

DaVita Final exam answered (LATEST) Per Davita policy, fever and chills is defined as a. Any temperature greater than 99°F or increase over baseline of 1°F with symptoms b. Any temperature greater than 99°F or increase over baseline of 1°F without symptoms c. Any temperature greater than 100°F or increase over baseline of 2°F with symptoms d. Any temperature greater than 100°F or increase over baseline of 2°F without symptoms - Ans-c. Any temperature greater than 100°F...

CNSC Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass A pregnant patient is admitted with hyperemesis gravidarium (HG). Which of the following is a clinical indication for PN use? -Answer-Intolerance to EN trial and supportive care measures Rapid intravenous infusion of potassium phosphate may result in -Answer- Thrombophlebitis most common complication associated with PN administration? -Answer-Hyperglycemia The preferred approach for subcutaneous insulin administration -Answer-Basal-bolus insulin ...

ATI Med-Surg Cardiovascular Exam Questions and Answers Troponin T - Answer-<0.2 ng/mL elevation detectable after MI 3-5 hrs Troponin I - Answer-<0.03 ng/mL elevation detectable after MI 3 hrs Myoglobin - Answer-<90 mcg/L elevation detectable after MI 2 hrs Echocardiogram - Answer-ultrasound of the heart indications: cardiomyopathy heart failure angina MI lay on LEFT side during procedure, takes 1 hr Stress Testing - Answer-measures workload of the heart and how it tolerat...