LO6 Vascular Access ETHC181

What does "PICC" line stand for?

Answer explanation

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter

What does "CVC" stand for?

Answer explanation

Central Venous Catheter

An IV bag should be ___ above the vein.

• 18-24"

• 10-12"

• 14-16"

• 16-20"

The drip chamber is used to:

• Maintain constant pressure

• Control flow rate

• Calculate flow rate

• Prevent extravasation

Signs of extravasation of an intravenous solution are:

• Freely flowing infusion

• Pain

• Redness or pallor

• Swelling

Extravasation is considered a medical emergency

• True

• False

Extravasation can have what negative effect on tissues?

Answer explanation

Tissue necrosis/death

If extravasation is suspected, you must:

• Silence the alarm

• Apply an icepack over the running IV

• Stop the IV

• Keep the IV running, it's not in your scope

If blood is backing up into the tubing, what may be wrong with the IV?

• Roller clamp may be fully open

• IV pole may be too high

• Tubing may be kinked

• IV pole may be too low

Answer explanation

IV pole that is too low can cause solution to run too slowly and blood may back into line.

A kinked line (bent tubing or bent arm if IV is over a joint) may also cause blood to back into the line.

If an infusion is running too quickly, what possible complications may occur?

• Fluid toxicity

• Bacteremia

• Pulmonary Edema

• Air embolus