Central Venous Access Device Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a Central Venous Access Device (CVAD)?

• Short-term emergency fluid replacement

• Long-term therapy and incompatible fluids

• Blood pressure monitoring

• Pain medication only

Which pH range requires a central line?

• 5–9

• 6–8

• Less than 5 or greater than 9

• Only alkaline medications

Which CVAD is placed in the upper arm and typically lasts 6–8 weeks?

• Tunneled catheter

• Implanted port

• PICC line

• Femoral line

How is PICC line placement confirmed?

• Chest x-ray only

• ECG color-wave confirmation

• Blood pressure changes

• Patient symptoms

Which CVAD is surgically implanted, hidden under the skin, and can remain for years?

• PICC

• Non-tunneled catheter

• Implanted port

• Midline

What needle must be used to access an implanted port?

• Butterfly needle

• Angiocath

• Huber needle

• Spinal needle

How often must a port access needle be changed?

• Every 24 hours

• Every 72 hours

• Every 5 days

• Every 7 days

Which solution MUST be administered through a dedicated central line?

• Normal saline

• D5W

• Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)

• Cefazolin

Which statement about TPN is correct?

• It can be stopped abruptly

• Tubing is changed every 72 hours

• It requires a filter and tubing change every 24 hours

• It is used to promote weight gain

If TPN runs out and pharmacy has not delivered a new bag, what should the nurse do?

• Stop the infusion

• Hang normal saline

• Hang dextrose

• Call rapid response