PICC LINE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026/2027
When are central lines used - ANS 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 - ANS provides access to a larger vein, gives a way to draw
blood samples & measures central venous pressure
Central line therapy reduces need/risk of - ANS reduces the need for repeated venipuncture
& reduces the risk of vein irritation when infusing irritating or caustic solutions
Implanted venous access ports - ANS Port-a-cath & infusaport
PICC means - ANS peripherally inserted central catheter
Why is consent needed for a central line - ANS it's an invasive procedure
Technique used during central line insertion - ANS sterile
What is injected at the site of insertion of a central line - ANS local anesthetic
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, Who places a central line - ANS doctor
Central lines are verified by - ANS x-ray
Central lines can be placed at - ANS the bedside or in the OR depending upon the type of
central & facility policy
Sites of a central line - ANS subclavian, jugular, or superior vena cava
Central lines are used for - ANS chronic bowel, malnourished, long term antibiotics, measure
CVP
Central lines contain - ANS single or multiple lumen
Types of central lines - ANS true subclavian, hickman-brovac, quentin, groshong
Number of lumens in a true subclavian line - ANS 3 lumens; placed by physician at bedside
How often does a sterile dressing get performed with a true subclavian line - ANS 72 hours if
a telfa or tegaderm dressing is applied
true subclavian line - ANS short term
Difference between a Brovac & Hickman catheter - ANS 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
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ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026/2027
When are central lines used - ANS 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 - ANS provides access to a larger vein, gives a way to draw
blood samples & measures central venous pressure
Central line therapy reduces need/risk of - ANS reduces the need for repeated venipuncture
& reduces the risk of vein irritation when infusing irritating or caustic solutions
Implanted venous access ports - ANS Port-a-cath & infusaport
PICC means - ANS peripherally inserted central catheter
Why is consent needed for a central line - ANS it's an invasive procedure
Technique used during central line insertion - ANS sterile
What is injected at the site of insertion of a central line - ANS local anesthetic
@2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED 1
, Who places a central line - ANS doctor
Central lines are verified by - ANS x-ray
Central lines can be placed at - ANS the bedside or in the OR depending upon the type of
central & facility policy
Sites of a central line - ANS subclavian, jugular, or superior vena cava
Central lines are used for - ANS chronic bowel, malnourished, long term antibiotics, measure
CVP
Central lines contain - ANS single or multiple lumen
Types of central lines - ANS true subclavian, hickman-brovac, quentin, groshong
Number of lumens in a true subclavian line - ANS 3 lumens; placed by physician at bedside
How often does a sterile dressing get performed with a true subclavian line - ANS 72 hours if
a telfa or tegaderm dressing is applied
true subclavian line - ANS short term
Difference between a Brovac & Hickman catheter - ANS 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
@2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED 2
