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Which of the following uses a central venous catheter?
Question 2
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When a CVC is placed outside the recommended areas, what common health problem could happen?
Question 3
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Where should you NOT insert a central line?
Question 4
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Non-Tunnelled CVC or CVP lines are only suitable for short-term use?
Question 5
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To implement the cost-effectiveness etiquette of the NHS, the best practice would be to administer anticoagulant agents after and between use of CVCs?
Question 6
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Which is the preferred route for Total Parenteral Nutrition?
Question 7
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What are the distinct function that Permacaths or Vascaths could offer to patients?
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They help to treat Arrhythmias
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They measure the Intracranial Pressure (ICP) of the brain
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They replace the function of the kidneys; purifies the blood by removing excess water and waste products
Question 8
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It is necessary to prime the syringes containing medication before administration.
Question 9
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The uses of closed connectors (i.e. Clave or Bioconnector) are to prevent entry of air and reduction of infection and occlusion?
Question 10
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What is the common assessment tool used to assess surgical sites for infection?
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Visual Infusion Phlebitis (VIP score)
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Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST tool)
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Waterlow Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment
Question 11
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Any healthcare professionals can perform the insertion of a CVC?
Question 12
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Which of the following complication is best described as having a mortality rate of 35%, due to failing to adhere to basic decontamination such as correct hand hygiene and wearing and using appropriate equipment?
Question 13
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Occlusion is a central line complication that can result to infection, embolism and loss of vascular access.
Question 14
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What is Air Embolism?
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An air bubble trapped in the blood vessel, which could potentially block a small artery or a vein and cause occlusion which could lead to ischaemia
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Air that is present in the pleural space between the lungs and the chest wall
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An accumulation of blood within the vein around the catheter