ATI SKILLS MODULE 3.0- CENTRAL VENOUS ACCESS DEVICE EXAM PRACTICE
2026|2027 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who was in a motor-vehicle crash. The
provider determines that the client needs immediate central venous access for fluid and blood
replacement. Which of the following central venous access devices should the nurse anticipate being
inserted?
A. A tunneled central catheter
B. An implanted port
C. A non-tunneled percutaneous central catheter
D. A peripherally inserted central catheter - Correct Answer -C. A non-tunneled percutaneous central
catheter
Rationale: This type of central catheter is ideal for ER situations where short-term (less than 6 wk)
central venous access is required for multiple therapies. This is the appropriate choice for this client.
A nurse is preparing to obtain a blood sample from a client who has a triple-lumen central catheter in
place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Discard the first 35 mL of aspirated blood before collecting the sample
B. Place the client in Trendelenburg position while withdrawing the blood sample.
C. Withdraw the blood sample from the lumen that has the smallest diameter.
D. Turn off the distal infusions for 1 to 5 min before obtaining the blood sample. - Correct Answer -D. Turn
off the distal infusions for 1 to 5 min before obtaining the blood sample.
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2026|2027 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who was in a motor-vehicle crash. The
provider determines that the client needs immediate central venous access for fluid and blood
replacement. Which of the following central venous access devices should the nurse anticipate being
inserted?
A. A tunneled central catheter
B. An implanted port
C. A non-tunneled percutaneous central catheter
D. A peripherally inserted central catheter - Correct Answer -C. A non-tunneled percutaneous central
catheter
Rationale: This type of central catheter is ideal for ER situations where short-term (less than 6 wk)
central venous access is required for multiple therapies. This is the appropriate choice for this client.
A nurse is preparing to obtain a blood sample from a client who has a triple-lumen central catheter in
place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Discard the first 35 mL of aspirated blood before collecting the sample
B. Place the client in Trendelenburg position while withdrawing the blood sample.
C. Withdraw the blood sample from the lumen that has the smallest diameter.
D. Turn off the distal infusions for 1 to 5 min before obtaining the blood sample. - Correct Answer -D. Turn
off the distal infusions for 1 to 5 min before obtaining the blood sample.
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