Study Question 🙋 and Answer on Short-term CVC .

The nurse prepares to assist the doctor with short -term central line (CVC )placement. The nurse must know that what is required?.

A. To change the CVC dressing frequently.

B.The central line will remain in place for three months.

C. Chest xray must be done to confirm placement.

D. CVC can be placed through basilic or cephalic veins in the antecubital space. Correct answer is C.

Rationale: Before using central line, chest xray should be done to confirm placement. The short -term CVC should remain in place for 4weeks. It is inserted into the subclavian or internal jugular vein.

N.B.And the first dressing changes should be done in 24hours and the subsequent dressing changes every week and prn.