WorksheetsA-lines & CVCs
Total questions: 5
Worksheet time: 6mins
Phlebostatic Axis
4th ICS, midaxillary line
3rd ICS, midaxillary line
4th ICS, anterior axillary line
3rd ICS, anterior axillary line
Which of the following supplies are required for arterial line set-up?
1L LR bag
Pressure bag
IV start kit
A-line cord
Name one reason a-line reading may be inaccurate (over- or under-damped)?
When should a CVC dressing be changed?
On patient arrival
Every 7 days
When dressing is soiled/coming loose
On admission
Your patient arrives via fire-rescue with a PICC line in place for his chemo regimen he is receiving outpatient. Blood work is ordered, but you and other staff are having a very difficult time with access. You get an order to use the PICC for blood work: What action is NOT correct when completing blood work?
Waste 10cc of blood prior to collecting blood
Flush with 3-5cc of NSS after completing blood work
Change blue, needleless connecters at hubs
Change green Curos caps after collection
