10 Questions
Which of the following drugs is prone to cause phlebitis in peripheral veins?
Calcium chloride
What is the indication for measuring Central Venous Pressure (CVP)?
Need for intravenous therapy when peripheral venous access is impossible
What are the absolute contraindications to central venous access?
Distorted local anatomy (e.g., vascular injury, prior surgery, radiation history)
When should Plasmapheresis be performed?
When there is a need for intravenous therapy when peripheral venous access is impossible
What does monitoring the Central Venous Pressure (CVP) help quantify?
Fluid balance
What is the primary reason for monitoring the central venous pressure (CVP) in acutely ill people?
To quantify fluid balance
Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to central venous access?
Distorted local anatomy
What is a common indication for measuring Central Venous Pressure (CVP)?
Frequent or persistent requirement for intravenous access
Which of the following drugs is prone to cause phlebitis in peripheral veins?
Calcium chloride
In which situation is the monitoring of Central Venous Pressure (CVP) particularly important?
Need for intravenous therapy when peripheral venous access is impossible
Study Notes
Central Venous Catheter (CVC)
- A catheter placed into a large vein for administering medication, fluids, or obtaining blood tests.
- Can be placed in veins in the neck (internal jugular vein), chest (subclavian or axillary vein), groin (femoral vein), or arms (PICC line).
CVC Uses
- Administering medication or fluids unable to be taken orally or would harm smaller peripheral veins.
- Obtaining blood tests, specifically central venous oxygen saturation.
- Measuring central venous pressure (CVP).
Central Venous Pressure (CVP)
- Pressure measurement of circulating blood flow within the right atrium via great veins in the thorax.
- Serves as a guide for assessing right and left side cardiac functions in absence of cardiorespiratory diseases.
Indications for Measuring CVP
- Long-term intravenous antibiotics.
- Long-term parenteral nutrition, especially in chronically ill persons.
- Long-term pain medications.
Test your knowledge on central venous catheter (CVC) management and CVP measurements through manometer with this quiz. Learn about the placement of CVCs in different veins and their significance in medical-surgical nursing.
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