LO6 Vascular Access ETHC181

What does "PICC" line stand for?

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Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter

What does "CVC" stand for?

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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?

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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