*NURSING > EXAM > NRSG 115: Central Lines, meaning latest Version; ATI Central Venous Access Devices Also with Questio (All)

NRSG 115: Central Lines, meaning latest Version; ATI Central Venous Access Devices Also with Question and Answers

Document Content and Description Below

Central Lines antecubital fossa, area on the anterior surface of the arm situated in front of the cubitus, or elbow; anterior area where the arm bends when flexing at the elbow asepsis, methods use... d to assure that an environment is as pathogen-free as possible basilic vein, large superficial vein that arises from the ulnar side of the hand, passes up the forearm, and joins with the brachial veins to form the axillary vein brachial veins, veins following the course of the brachial artery and joining with the basilic vein to form the axillary vein catheter, a flexible tube passed into the body to remove or instill fluids or to keep a passageway open catheter pinch-of, rare complication of tunneled central venous catheters that occurs when the catheter is compressed between the first rib and the clavicle, causing an intermittent mechanical occlusion central vascular access device, umbrella term that includes a variety of catheters, cannulas, and infusion ports that allow intermittent or continuous central access to a blood vessel; a device usually inserted into the subclavian or jugular vein with the distal tip resting in the superior vena cava just above the right atrium and used for long-term intravenous therapy or parenteral nutrition cephalic vein, superficial vein that arises from the radial side of the hand and winds anteriorly to pass along the anterior border of the brachioradialis muscle, ascends along the lateral border of the biceps muscle and the pectoral border of the deltoid muscle, and finally opens into the axillary vein chlorhexidine gluconate, antibacterial compound with substantial residual activity that is used as a liquid antiseptic and disinfectant; trade name ChloraPrep® colloid solution, plasma expander; protein-containing fluid infused intravenously to help restore circulating blood volume distal, farthest from the origin of a part dysrhythmia, abnormal heart rhyth [Show More]

Last updated: 2 years ago

Preview 1 out of 8 pages

Buy Now

Instant download

We Accept: