Quiz 2 Exam: NUR2571 / NUR 2571 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Professional Nursing II / PN2 | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen
Question:
Why do we measure the circumference of the arm on patients with a PICC placed in their arm?
Answer:
To compare reinsert...
Quiz 2 Exam: NUR2571 / NUR 2571
(Latest Update)
Professional Nursing II / PN2 |
Questions and Verified Answers |
100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen
Question:
Why do we measure the circumference of the arm on patients with a PICC
placed in their arm?
Answer:
To compare reinsertion circumference
May indicate problems such as phlebitis or catheter sepsis
Question:
What do we do if the circumference increases substantially?
Answer:
Notify provider immediately
, Question:
What is the purpose of changing the dressing on a CVC?
Answer:
Prevents infection
Prevents CVC from moving around
Question:
What does "migration" mean in the context of a CVC?
Answer:
change in catheter tip position due to pressure changes or positioning
Question:
What should the nurse do if the patient's central line pulls out 3 or 4 cm
during a dressing change?
Answer:
Hold firm, constant pressure on site to control bleeding
Have a colleague notify provider immediately
Question:
What does "occlusion" mean in the context of a CVC?
Answer:
a clot blocking the tip of the catheter
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