Porth A Cath

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NCLEX style questions with rationale!
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Question 1

Question
A nurse is caring for a male client who is on triple lumen port a cath inserted into his subclavian vein. The client is about to have his chemotherapy. The nurse must perform which of the following actions before beginning chemotherapy?
Answer
  • Change the dressing using sterile technique
  • Clean the site with alcohol
  • Aspirate blood return from the port to confirm port function
  • Ascultate the client’s lungs

Question 2

Question
A community health nurse is giving instructions to the community members regarding the accessing/de-accessing of port a cath. Before proceeding with the lecture, the nurse should be aware that the port can be placed in which of the following area? Select all that apply
Answer
  • Upper Chest
  • Lower Chest
  • Abdomen
  • Arms

Question 3

Question
A nurse is preparing to draw blood through the port a cath inserted in the client’s upper chest. In order to prevent infections, which of the following is the most appropriate action to be taken by the nurse after drawing blood?
Answer
  • Change the hub of the port
  • Sterilize the port
  • Replace the port
  • Take no special action
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