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ENagel

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What will the nurse explain when teaching a patient about a PICC line? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. The catheter may have a single or double lumen.
  b. There is greater risk of clotting and infiltration with this type of catheter.
  c. The patient will be receiving infusions continuously to ensure patency.
  d. The tip of the catheter may be open or valved.
  e. The catheter may be used for drawing blood.

Question 2

Which patient assessment finding(s) suggest(s) extravasation of an IV solution? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Coolness
  b. Edema
  c. Fever
  d. Pain at venipuncture site
  e. Redness at the site
  f. Shortness of breath



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, D
PICC lines may have more than one lumen. The catheter may have an open tip or a valved (Groshong) tip. The risk of infiltration and clotting is less than with other types of central lines. The line should be flushed with a saline heparin solution after every use, or daily, in order to maintain patency if it is not in continuous use. PICC lines are not appropriate for blood drawing because of their small size.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D, E
Coolness, edema, pain, and redness are indicative of extravasation. Fever does not indicate extravasation. Shortness of breath does not indicate extravasation.



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