CERTIFIED CODING SPECIALIST (CCS) EXAM PREP QUESTIONS -AHIMA 6TH EDITION
| 2026 UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION.
When are central lines used - (ANSWER)in emergencies, when a client's peripheral veins are inaccessible
& if the client needs an infusion of a large volume of fluids, multiple infusions, long term venous
therapy, TPN or need certain chemotherapy medications
Benefits of central line therapy - (ANSWER)provides access to a larger vein, gives a way to draw blood
samples & measures central venous pressure
Central line therapy reduces need/risk of - (ANSWER)reduces the need for repeated venipuncture &
reduces the risk of vein irritation when infusing irritating or caustic solutions
Implanted venous access ports - (ANSWER)Port-a-cath & infusaport
PICC means - (ANSWER)peripherally inserted central catheter
Why is consent needed for a central line - (ANSWER)it's an invasive procedure
Technique used during central line insertion - (ANSWER)sterile
What is injected at the site of insertion of a central line - (ANSWER)local anesthetic
Who places a central line - (ANSWER)doctor
Central lines are verified by - (ANSWER)x-ray
Central lines can be placed at - (ANSWER)the bedside or in the OR depending upon the type of central &
facility policy
Sites of a central line - (ANSWER)subclavian, jugular, or superior vena cava
, CERTIFIED CODING SPECIALIST (CCS) EXAM PREP QUESTIONS -AHIMA 6TH EDITION
| 2026 UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION.
Central lines are used for - (ANSWER)chronic bowel, malnourished, long term antibiotics, measure CVP
Central lines contain - (ANSWER)single or multiple lumen
Types of central lines - (ANSWER)true subclavian, hickman-brovac, quentin, groshong
Number of lumens in a true subclavian line - (ANSWER)3 lumens; placed by physician at bedside
How often does a sterile dressing get performed with a true subclavian line - (ANSWER)72 hours if a
telfa or tegaderm dressing is applied
true subclavian line - (ANSWER)short term
Difference between a Brovac & Hickman catheter - (ANSWER)they look identical but a Brovac is
generally used for long-term central venous access in clients with small central vessels such as pediatric
or elderly clients
Why do Brovac catheters have a limited use - (ANSWER)because of its shorter lumen catheter
Subcutaneous tunneled catheters have a dacron cuff because - (ANSWER)it encourages tissue growth at
the exit site to anchor the catheter to keep bacteria from entering the venous circulation
How are subcutaneous tunneled catheters inserted and removed - (ANSWER)they require a surgical
insertion and removal by a doctor
How often do island dressings get changed - (ANSWER)every day
How often do tegaderm dressings get changed - (ANSWER)every 4-7 days
| 2026 UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION.
When are central lines used - (ANSWER)in emergencies, when a client's peripheral veins are inaccessible
& if the client needs an infusion of a large volume of fluids, multiple infusions, long term venous
therapy, TPN or need certain chemotherapy medications
Benefits of central line therapy - (ANSWER)provides access to a larger vein, gives a way to draw blood
samples & measures central venous pressure
Central line therapy reduces need/risk of - (ANSWER)reduces the need for repeated venipuncture &
reduces the risk of vein irritation when infusing irritating or caustic solutions
Implanted venous access ports - (ANSWER)Port-a-cath & infusaport
PICC means - (ANSWER)peripherally inserted central catheter
Why is consent needed for a central line - (ANSWER)it's an invasive procedure
Technique used during central line insertion - (ANSWER)sterile
What is injected at the site of insertion of a central line - (ANSWER)local anesthetic
Who places a central line - (ANSWER)doctor
Central lines are verified by - (ANSWER)x-ray
Central lines can be placed at - (ANSWER)the bedside or in the OR depending upon the type of central &
facility policy
Sites of a central line - (ANSWER)subclavian, jugular, or superior vena cava
, CERTIFIED CODING SPECIALIST (CCS) EXAM PREP QUESTIONS -AHIMA 6TH EDITION
| 2026 UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION.
Central lines are used for - (ANSWER)chronic bowel, malnourished, long term antibiotics, measure CVP
Central lines contain - (ANSWER)single or multiple lumen
Types of central lines - (ANSWER)true subclavian, hickman-brovac, quentin, groshong
Number of lumens in a true subclavian line - (ANSWER)3 lumens; placed by physician at bedside
How often does a sterile dressing get performed with a true subclavian line - (ANSWER)72 hours if a
telfa or tegaderm dressing is applied
true subclavian line - (ANSWER)short term
Difference between a Brovac & Hickman catheter - (ANSWER)they look identical but a Brovac is
generally used for long-term central venous access in clients with small central vessels such as pediatric
or elderly clients
Why do Brovac catheters have a limited use - (ANSWER)because of its shorter lumen catheter
Subcutaneous tunneled catheters have a dacron cuff because - (ANSWER)it encourages tissue growth at
the exit site to anchor the catheter to keep bacteria from entering the venous circulation
How are subcutaneous tunneled catheters inserted and removed - (ANSWER)they require a surgical
insertion and removal by a doctor
How often do island dressings get changed - (ANSWER)every day
How often do tegaderm dressings get changed - (ANSWER)every 4-7 days
