Question

REVIEW QUESTIONS- Choose the best answer unless directed otherwise. 1. Which of the following complications can occur if a clotted cannula is aggressively flushed? 1. A clot can enter the circulation. 2. An air embolism can enter the circulation. 3. A painful arterial spasm can occur. 4. The patient can experience speed shock. 4. A patient in an outpatient oncology clinic is going to have a peripherally inserted central catheter line placed and wants to know what that means. What is the best response by the nurse? 1. "It is a catheter that is inserted into your jugular vein and ends in the central circulation." 2. "It is just a regular IV, but an extra-small catheter is used to prevent vein irritation." 3. "It is a percutaneous intravenous core catheter." 4. "It is an intravenous device that is inserted into your arm and ends in the circulation near your heart." 2. Which of the following symptoms most likely indicates that an infusion is infiltrated? 1. Redness at the site 2. Pain at the site 3. Puffiness at the site 4. Exudate at the site 3. An 87-year-old patient recovering from abdominal surgery has a continuous intravenous infusion to supply nutrients and antibiotics. What complication should you suspect when signs and symptoms of redness, warmth, and pain at the infusion site are reported? 1. Phlebitis 2. Thrombosis 3. Hematoma 4. Infiltration

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ANSWER.

1) Complications can occur if a clotted cannula is aggressively flushed is

     clot can enter the circulation.

2) 3.Symptom most likely indicate that an infusion is infiltrated is Puffiness at

      the site.

3) 1.Complication should you suspect when the signs and symptoms of redness,

        warmth and pain at the infusion site is reported is Phlebitis.

4) PICC (Peripherally inserted central venous catheter) line is an intravenous device

    that is inserted into your arm and end in the circulation near your heart.