Picc Line Knowledge Check

10 Questions | By Sonjakent | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Total Attempts: 1183

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This quiz checks the vocational nurses ability to understand components required for safe central line care.

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1.

For intravenous therapy to be considered "central line therapy", the tip of the catheter must be placed in the superior vena cava.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

List the following veins in order from fastest flow to slowest flow: Subclavian, cephalic/basilic, superior vena cava
3.

List 3 reasons why a patient would require a central line versus a peripheral line.
4.

A new theory regarding ctherter related infections involves the development of biofilm during insertion.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

What is the name of the product that is known to decrease these infections?
6.

The preferred dressing for PICC lines is:
- A.
  
  Gauze
- B.
  
  Kerlix
- C.
  
  Transparent
- D.
  
  Hydrocolloid
7.

What is the name of the correct flushing method used on central lines?
8.

List 2 indications when it is necessary to flush a PICC.
9.

Wipe the injection port of the PICC for a minimum of how many seconds before accessing?
- A.
  
  45
- B.
  
  25
- C.
  
  15
- D.
  
  60
10.

You are preparing to flush the PICC access port with both saline and dilutional heparin. You only need prep the access port with saline once.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False

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