Central line quiz

A client has just undergone insertion of a central venous catheter at the bedside under ultrasound. The nurse would be sure to check which results before initiating the flow rate of the client's intravenous (IV) solution at 100 mL/hour? serum osmolality serum electrolyte levels intake and output chest radiology results

chest radiology results

The nurse is discussing infection control techniques with the client who has a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). Which technique would increase the risk of infection when changing the PICC line dressing? clean technique used throughout procedure cleansing site with alcohol swab transparent dressing over insertion site nurse and client wear mask during dressing changes

clean technique used throughout procedure

The nurse provides a list of instructions to a client being discharged to home with a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). The nurse determines that the client needs further instructions if the client made which statement? "I need to wear a MedicAlert tag or bracelet." "I need to restrict my activity while this catheter is in place." "I need to keep the insertion site protected when in the shower or bath." "I need to check the markings on the catheter each time the dressing is changed."

"I need to restrict my activity while this catheter is in place."

Intravenous (IV) fluids have been infusing at 100 mL/hour via a central line catheter in the right internal jugular for approximately 24 hours to increase urine output and maintain the client's blood pressure. Upon entering the client's room, the nurse notes that the client is breathing rapidly and coughing. For which additional signs of a complication should the nurse assess based on the previously known data? excesssive bleeding crackles in the lungs incompatibility of the infusion chest pain radiating in the left arm

crackles in the lungs

A nurse is preparing to change the dressing site on a client's central line. Which factors must the nurse consider when performing a central line dressing change? (Select all that apply) dressing should be changed if it becomes damp or soiled gauze dressings are preferred to transparent the nurse should remove chlorhexidine with sterile water after application use alcohol and iodine to cleanse the skin, apply iodine then alcohol always assess for redness, inflammation, and drainage at the site

dressing should be changed if it becomes damp or soiled always assess for redness, inflammation, and drainage at the site