Question 1

What does the nurse understand about a Hickman catheter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Surgically inserted tunneled catheter 
B)  Placed in the cephalic or basilic vein 
C)  Exits the client through the subclavian vein 
D)  Must be replaced every 2 months 
A)  Surgically inserted tunneled catheter 
B)  Placed in the cephalic or basilic vein 
C)  Exits the client through the subclavian vein 
D)  Must be replaced every 2 months

Question 2

A client has a PICC line in the right cephalic vein. What action by the student nurse requires the faculty to intervene?

Accepted Answer

A)  Uses the double-lumen PICC to administer two incompatible medications simultaneously. 
B)  Collects a peripheral venous blood specimen from the left arm. 
C)  Takes blood pressures on the right arm. 
D)  Measures the circumference of the client's arm above and below the antecubital fossa with dressing changes. 
A)  Uses the double-lumen PICC to administer two incompatible medications simultaneously. 
B)  Collects a peripheral venous blood specimen from the left arm. 
C)  Takes blood pressures on the right arm. 
D)  Measures the circumference of the client's arm above and below the antecubital fossa with dressing changes.

Question 3

What does the nurse understand about IV tubing being used on central venous access devices?

Accepted Answer

A)  All tubing is changed every 72 hours. 
B)  TPN tubing is changed every 24 hours. 
C)  Lipid tubing is changed with each bottle. 
D)  Intermittent infusion tubing is changed every 96 hours. 
A)  All tubing is changed every 72 hours. 
B)  TPN tubing is changed every 24 hours. 
C)  Lipid tubing is changed with each bottle. 
D)  Intermittent infusion tubing is changed every 96 hours.

Question 4

The nurse teaching a client about an implanted port includes what information? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Must be surgically implanted and removed. 
B)  They have a lower risk of bloodstream infections. 
C)  They are high maintenance. 
D)  Swimming and bathing are allowed. 
E)  Used for blood draws and infusions. 
A)  Must be surgically implanted and removed. 
B)  They have a lower risk of bloodstream infections. 
C)  They are high maintenance. 
D)  Swimming and bathing are allowed. 
E)  Used for blood draws and infusions.

Question 5

The nurse is flushing an implanted port. What actions by the nurse are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Uses a 10 mL or larger syringe 
B)  Flushes after use with 0.9% normal saline 
C)  Uses 30 mL of 0.9% normal saline after blood draws 
D)  Flushes prior to use with sterile water 
E)  Clamps the lumen after the final flush 
A)  Uses a 10 mL or larger syringe 
B)  Flushes after use with 0.9% normal saline 
C)  Uses 30 mL of 0.9% normal saline after blood draws 
D)  Flushes prior to use with sterile water 
E)  Clamps the lumen after the final flush

What does the nurse understand about a Hickman catheter?

A client has a PICC line in the right cephalic vein. What action by the student nurse requires the faculty to intervene?

What does the nurse understand about IV tubing being used on central venous access devices?

The nurse teaching a client about an implanted port includes what information? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is flushing an implanted port. What actions by the nurse are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

Foundations of Safe Client Care

Personal Care and Hygiene

Vital Signs and Vital Measurements

Performing an Assessment

Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Tube Therapy

Supporting Mobility and Immobilization

Comfort Care

End-Of-Life Care

Airway and Breathing

Sterile Technique

Medication Administration

Venous Access

Bowel Management

Urinary Elimination

Wound Care

Perioperative Care

Advanced Respiratory Management

Advanced Cardiovascular Care

Advanced Neurologic Care

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Exam 13: Central Venous Access

What does the nurse understand about a Hickman catheter?

A client has a PICC line in the right cephalic vein. What action by the student nurse requires the faculty to intervene?

What does the nurse understand about IV tubing being used on central venous access devices?

The nurse teaching a client about an implanted port includes what information? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is flushing an implanted port. What actions by the nurse are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

Foundations of Safe Client Care

Personal Care and Hygiene

Vital Signs and Vital Measurements

Performing an Assessment

Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Tube Therapy

Supporting Mobility and Immobilization

Comfort Care

End-Of-Life Care

Airway and Breathing

Sterile Technique

Medication Administration

Venous Access

Bowel Management

Urinary Elimination

Wound Care

Perioperative Care

Advanced Respiratory Management

Advanced Cardiovascular Care

Advanced Neurologic Care

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