EXAM HERO - TX MODALITIES

Question 1

What are the primary indications for using a peripheral intravenous catheter (PIV) in oncology treatment?
To provide a route for blood transfusions in patients with severe anemia only.
To administer long-term intravenous antibiotics for chronic infections.
To deliver chemotherapy, hydration, and medications that do not require central access.
To perform major surgical procedures under general anesthesia.

Answer 1

To deliver chemotherapy, hydration, and medications that do not require central access.

Question 2

What is a primary indication for using a midline catheter in oncology patients?
For the administration of vesicant chemotherapy drugs, which require central venous access.
For short-term intravenous therapies lasting 1 to 4 weeks, such as antibiotics or non-vesicant chemotherapy.
For continuous renal replacement therapy over several weeks.
For implantation of long-term devices like pacemakers or defibrillators.

Answer 2

For short-term intravenous therapies lasting 1 to 4 weeks, such as antibiotics or non-vesicant chemotherapy.

Question 3

What is an important consideration for the location of a peripheral intravenous catheter (PIV) insertion?
PIVs should only be inserted in the lower limbs to avoid complications.
PIVs should be placed in areas of flexion, such as the wrist or antecubital fossa, for better patient comfort.
PIVs should be placed in a site that is convenient for repeated use over long periods, like the neck or scalp.
PIVs should avoid areas of flexion and be inserted in straight, healthy veins and in a stable area of the arm.

Answer 3

PIVs should avoid areas of flexion and be inserted in straight, healthy veins and in a stable area of the arm

Question 4

What is a common sign or symptom of phlebitis at a peripheral intravenous catheter site?
Rapid swelling and cyanosis of the limb distal to the insertion site.
Hypothermia and uncontrollable shivering localized to the area around the catheter.
Pain, redness, warmth, and swelling at or around the insertion site.
Decreased blood pressure and increased heart rate unrelated to other causes.

Answer 4

Pain, redness, warmth, and swelling at or around the insertion site.

Question 5

What is an indication of infiltration at a peripheral intravenous catheter (PIV) site?
A sudden increase in the flow rate of infused substances.
A flushing or blanching of the skin near the infusion site, accompanied by swelling and coolness to the touch.
Unusually warm skin and decreased swelling around the catheter site.
Intense pain followed by the disappearance of previously felt body sensations around the area.

Answer 5

A flushing or blanching of the skin near the infusion site, accompanied by swelling and coolness to the touch.

Question 6

What is a key indicator of extravasation at a peripheral intravenous catheter (PIV) site?
The patient reports a decrease in discomfort at the infusion site.
The infused fluid is observed returning along the outside of the catheter.
There is swelling, pain, and redness around the site, with the infused medication causing blistering or tissue necrosis.
The catheter site shows signs of bleeding, but no pain or swelling is observed.

Answer 6

There is swelling, pain, and redness around the site, with the infused medication causing blistering or tissue necrosis.

Question 7

What are the common symptoms of an infection at a peripheral intravenous catheter (PIV) site?
Sudden relief of pain and reduction in local swelling.
Redness, tenderness, warmth, and purulent discharge at the catheter site.
Decreased sensitivity to temperature changes around the catheter site.
Rapid improvement in general health and well-being.

Answer 7

Redness, tenderness, warmth, and purulent discharge at the catheter site.