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Which type of venous access device requires dressing changes and flushing, suitable for long-term use?
Which type of venous access device requires dressing changes and flushing, suitable for long-term use?
- Non-tunneled catheter
- Saline lock
- Ports (correct)
- Peripheral catheter
What is the primary purpose of a PICC line in intravenous therapy?
What is the primary purpose of a PICC line in intravenous therapy?
- Non-tunneled catheter access
- Long-term venous access (correct)
- Short-term venous access
- Simple dressing changes
Which type of vascular access device is not suitable for long-term use and does not require dressing changes?
Which type of vascular access device is not suitable for long-term use and does not require dressing changes?
- Triple lumen catheter
- Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line
- Non-tunneled catheter
- Saline lock (correct)
What is the primary difference between a non-tunneled catheter and a tunneled catheter?
What is the primary difference between a non-tunneled catheter and a tunneled catheter?
Which vascular access device is commonly used for short-term intermittent infusion access and does not require flushing or dressing changes?
Which vascular access device is commonly used for short-term intermittent infusion access and does not require flushing or dressing changes?
Which type of vascular access device is commonly used for long-term infusion therapy and may have multiple lumens?
Which type of vascular access device is commonly used for long-term infusion therapy and may have multiple lumens?
What is the primary function of a saline lock in intravenous therapy?
What is the primary function of a saline lock in intravenous therapy?
In intravenous medication administration, what is the role of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) according to the Scope of Practice and Professional Standards?
In intravenous medication administration, what is the role of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) according to the Scope of Practice and Professional Standards?
What is the primary difference between a non-tunneled catheter and a PICC line in intravenous therapy?
What is the primary difference between a non-tunneled catheter and a PICC line in intravenous therapy?
When preparing for blood transfusion, what action should be taken by the nurse to ensure safe administration?
When preparing for blood transfusion, what action should be taken by the nurse to ensure safe administration?
