CENTRAL VENOUS ACCESS DEVICES PRETEST | SPRING
2026 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT.
A nurse is preparing to flush a patient's peripherally inserted central catheter
(PICC). Because the patient's catheter has a valved tip, the nurse Answer - uses
non-heparinized saline solution for the flush.
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a central venous catheter and suddenly
develops dyspnea, tachycardia, and dizziness. The nurse suspects air embolism
and clamps the catheter immediately. The nurse should reposition the patient
in which of the following positions? Answer - On his left side in Trendelenburg
position
A nurse is preparing to obtain a blood sample from a patient who has a triple-
lumen central catheter in place for multiple therapies. Which of the following is
an appropriate action for the nurse to take? Answer - Turn off the distal
infusions for 1 to 5 minutes before obtaining the blood sample.
An older adult patient who adheres to a regular cardiovascular rehabilitation
schedule that includes water aerobics and swimming requires long-term
central venous access. Which of the following central venous access devices is
the best choice for allowing him to continue his aquatic program? Answer - An
implanted port
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a central venous access device in place.
Which of the following routine measures should the nurse use specifically to
prevent lumen occlusion? Answer - Clamping the extension tubing while
removing a syringe from the injection cap
2026 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT.
A nurse is preparing to flush a patient's peripherally inserted central catheter
(PICC). Because the patient's catheter has a valved tip, the nurse Answer - uses
non-heparinized saline solution for the flush.
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a central venous catheter and suddenly
develops dyspnea, tachycardia, and dizziness. The nurse suspects air embolism
and clamps the catheter immediately. The nurse should reposition the patient
in which of the following positions? Answer - On his left side in Trendelenburg
position
A nurse is preparing to obtain a blood sample from a patient who has a triple-
lumen central catheter in place for multiple therapies. Which of the following is
an appropriate action for the nurse to take? Answer - Turn off the distal
infusions for 1 to 5 minutes before obtaining the blood sample.
An older adult patient who adheres to a regular cardiovascular rehabilitation
schedule that includes water aerobics and swimming requires long-term
central venous access. Which of the following central venous access devices is
the best choice for allowing him to continue his aquatic program? Answer - An
implanted port
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a central venous access device in place.
Which of the following routine measures should the nurse use specifically to
prevent lumen occlusion? Answer - Clamping the extension tubing while
removing a syringe from the injection cap
