WorksheetsLO6 Vascular Access ETHC181
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 15mins
What does "PICC" line stand for?
What does "CVC" stand for?
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?
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
If an infusion is running too quickly, what possible complications may occur?
Fluid toxicity
Bacteremia
Pulmonary Edema
Air embolus
What is typically a safe flow rate?
20-22 drops/min
10-12drops/min
15-20 drops/min
18-22 drops/min
A PICC line is which type of catheter?
Tunneled
Non-Tunneled
A PICC line can be placed in which veins?
Cephalic
Brachial
Basilic
Internal Jugular
CVCs are used for:
Blood draws
Medication administration
Measurement of central venous pressure
Measurement of arterial blood pressure
What type of patient may have an AV Fistula?
A complication of arterial lines is:
Distal blood flow may be compromised
Proximal blood flow may be compromised
Which is correct in regards to the function of pacemakers?
Corrects cardiac arrhythmias by electrically stimulating heart
Delivers an electric shock when abnormal heart rate is detected
Umbilical Artery Catheters measure what in neonates?
Oxygen saturation
Venous blood pressure
CSF pressure
Arterial blood pressure
One pacemaker lead is always located in the___
Apex of right ventricle
Right Atrium
Coronary sinus
SVC
A patient with a new pacemaker must not elevate their left arm for ___.
4 hours
24 hours
48 hours
36 hours
Which line helps differentiate cardiac from non-cardiac pulmonary edema?
AV fistula
PICC line
Swan-Ganz Catheter
Arterial line
How many lumens do hemodialysis lines have?
3
2
1
4
The tip of the PICC line is properly placed if seen in the:
Rt ventricle
SVC
Rt atrium
Rt subclavian vein
