Vascular Access- Section 1 Study Guide Graded A+

If the tip of the PICC catheter is located in the upper SVC or midclavicular area, what should you do ? {Ans: Replace it. It is too short.}For mentally incapacitated or confused adults, what type of sedation may be required {Ans: moderate sedation or general anesthesia for optimal comfort and safety}Contraindication of intraosseous devices {Ans: trauma or fx of possible access bone dz}Why are dialysis and apheresis catheters more rigid ? {Ans: To facilitate rapid blood flow}appropriate use for pediatric umbilical catheter in the vein: {Ans: blood sampling all infusates}iodophors have a residual effect for approximately; {Ans: 2 hours}