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CPSS- Centesis

CPSS Paracentesis, Thoracentesis, Chest Tube Questions with 100% Verified Answers _______ needles are designed specifically for paracentesis and thoracentesis. They have plastic catheters over a metal needle and multiple side holes. - Centesis needles ________ containers and or __________ cannisters are needed in paracentesis. - evacuated suction _________ may be distended especially if patient is taking lactulose - Cecum **THORACENTESIS starts here** - *There are NO abso...

CPSS- Centesis

CPSS- Centesis Exam Questions with 100% Verified Answers A lateral chest XR can detect effusions >_____ - >50mL After advancing catheter into place during a thoracentesis, you want to remove the needle and then what? Why? - Place finger over exposed catheter hub immediately after needle is removed to prevent air from entering pleural cavity An upright PA chest XR can detect effusion >_____ - >200 Before pulling out the chest tube, what do you want to make sure to do fir...

CPSS- Centesis

CPSS Centesis Exam 77 Questions with Verified Answers What is the indication of a paracentesis? - CORRECT ANSWER ascites - new onset - therapeutic - diagnostic What are the relative contraindications for a paracentesis? - CORRECT ANSWER Coagulopathy Overlying anatomical or infectious abnormalities Distended abdominal organs (i.e. ileus, megacolon) Surgical scars: May have attached bowel T/F: using an US is the standard of care for a paracentesis? - CORRECT ANSWER TRUE Wha...

What is the indication of a paracentesis? CORRECT ANSWER ascites - new onset - therapeutic - diagnostic What are the relative contraindications for a paracentesis? CORRECT ANSWER Coagulopathy Overlying anatomical or infectious abnormalities Distended abdominal organs (i.e. ileus, megacolon) Surgical scars: May have attached bowel T/F: using an US is the standard of care for a paracentesis? CORRECT ANSWER TRUE What is the best approach for a paracentesis? Why? CORRECT ANSWER ...

CPSS- What is the indication of a paracentesis? - correct answer ascites - new onset - therapeutic - diagnostic What are the relative contraindications for a paracentesis? - correct answer Coagulopathy Overlying anatomical or infectious abnormalities Distended abdominal organs (i.e. ileus, megacolon) Surgical scars: May have attached bowel T/F: using an US is the standard of care for a paracentesis? - correct answer TRUE What is the best approach for a paracentesis? Why? - c...

CPSS Paracentesis,Thoracentesis,Chest Tube Questions with Verified Answers Indication for paracentesis - CORRECT ANSWER *new onset ascites* testing pre-existing fluid evaluation of patient with ascites who is deteriorating and/or signs of SBP therapeutic drainage of recurrent/refractory ascites Relative contraindications for paracentesis: _________ and DIC Overlying skin abnormalities like _______, engorged veins, or __________ - CORRECT ANSWER coagulopathies cellulitis abdominal ...