Lines and Tubing Flashcards
1
Q
IV line
A
- inserted in vein=little to no bleeding
- soft and flexible
- can be disconnected by rn for mobility (some meds are continuous and cannot be removed)
2
Q
PICC line
A
- intravenous access that can be used for a longer amount of time
- can be very mobile
- no BP over PICC line
- not as flexible as IV, so can snap if pulled at
3
Q
arterial catheter/line
A
- arterial blood gas sampling
- high pressure system=hemorrhage if dislodged!!!!
- transducer should sit at heart level
4
Q
central venous catheter (CVC)
A
- central line
- immediate delivery of meds
- may have multiple access lumens
- needs to be secured b4 mobilization
- don’t pull!!!
5
Q
central venous pressure (CVP) monitoring
A
- measures BP of vena cava
- keep transducer left of the right atrium
6
Q
pulmonary artery catheter (PA cath)
A
- direct, simultaneous measurment of pressures
- detect heart failure
- typically only seen in the ICU
- generally ok for PT, but contact team to ensure
- DO NOT DISLODGE
- needs to be physically secured prior to mobilization
7
Q
pulse ox
A
normal SpO2 >92
8
Q
PT with hemodialysis and CCRT
A
therapeutic exercise and mobility applied judiciously
9
Q
chest drainage
A
- Determine if you need to keep suctioning or if “waterseal”/ “gravity seal” is OK (should be an MD order)
- Note the quality and quantity of the fluid
- Plan your walking setup to keep the chest tubes on slack, but not dragging
- Maintain collection reservoir below the level of insertion
Don’t tip over machine.
10
Q
urinary drainage tubes
A
- inserted into bladder to drain urine
- keep bag below level of bladder
- may have to lift tube to drain into the bag
11
Q
feeding tubes
A
- determine if it’s suction/gravity drainage
- may or may not be disconnected for mobility
- should be temporarily suspended for all supine positions/movements
