MEDRADSC 2A03 Study Guide - Final Guide: Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter, Peripheral Venous Catheter, Urinary Catheterization

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Medical Radiation Sciences
• Course: MEDRADSC 2A03
• Professor: Tara Blaszynski

Document Summary

It is always permanent: ostomy patients often have drainage pouches that mrt should be aware of. The false statement is a) because the levin tube has a single lumen with holes near the tip: the central venous catheter. a. Is the same thing as a peripherally inserted central catheter? b. Is inserted into the large peripheral vein to svc above the right atrium c. Is inserted into the portal vein directly d. The answer is b because it is used for long term medication, frequent blood transfusions, tpn, and fluids that may cause damage to the intima of peripheral veins. It is not the same thing as the picc because that is placed from the antecubital insertion point with the tip resting in the svc. It"s not important, that"s what the nurses do: to administer and help in an acute situation and to assist patient"s necessary, to be familiar with this equipment in a hospital setting, c and d.