Questão 1
Questão
Which of the following uses a central venous catheter?
Questão 2
Questão
When a CVC is placed outside the recommended areas, what common health problem could happen?
Questão 3
Questão
Where should you NOT insert a central line?
Questão 4
Questão
Non-Tunnelled CVC or CVP lines are only suitable for short-term use?
Questão 5
Questão
To implement the cost-effectiveness etiquette of the NHS, the best practice would be to administer anticoagulant agents after and between use of CVCs?
Questão 6
Questão
Which is the preferred route for Total Parenteral Nutrition?
Questão 7
Questão
What are the distinct function that Permacaths or Vascaths could offer to patients?
Responda
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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
Questão 8
Questão
It is necessary to prime the syringes containing medication before administration.
Questão 9
Questão
The uses of closed connectors (i.e. Clave or Bioconnector) are to prevent entry of air and reduction of infection and occlusion?
Questão 10
Questão
What is the common assessment tool used to assess surgical sites for infection?
Responda
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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
Questão 11
Questão
Any healthcare professionals can perform the insertion of a CVC?
Questão 12
Questão
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?
Questão 13
Questão
Occlusion is a central line complication that can result to infection, embolism and loss of vascular access.
Questão 14
Questão
What is Air Embolism?
Responda
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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