catheters

Question 1

what are the different types of catheters?

Answer 1

• jugular
• indwelling
• butterfly

Question 2

describe the butterfly catheter

Answer 2

• metal, therefore not flexible
• for short-term use, prime the line before use

Question 3

when is a 3-step prep used when using a butterfly catheter?

Answer 3

• when the catheter is expected to remain IV for a long period of time

Question 4

Describe the 1st stage of the 3 step prep

Answer 4

• add a liberal amount of water to 2-3 gauze squares
• scrub the solution into the gauze
• cleans the skin surface
• don’t scrub too harshly as it may irritate the skin

Question 5

describe the 2nd stage og the 3 step prep

Answer 5

• 70% isopropyl alcohol
• 1-2 gauze squares
• is used to remove the soap residue
• is applied to the area in three lines with the 1st line being the middle one (b/c that is where the needle is going)

Question 6

describe the 3rd step in the 3-step prep

Answer 6

• is ‘painted’ on
• is applied to the same area in the same order as the alcohol
• is an aseptic solution used to remove micro-organisms

Question 7

when is a butterfly vacutainer used?

Answer 7

• when multiple blood samples need to be collected (especially if the samples need to be collected throughout the day)
• no need to flush the line