Lines Flashcards
1
Q
Femoral Arterial LIne
A
- no hip flexion past 60 degrees
- strict bed rest for 60-90 minutes after removal of line
2
Q
Radial or brachial Arterial Line
A
-will have a splint
3
Q
Pacemaker
A
- mobility restrictions
- keep wires dry
4
Q
Pulmonary Artery Line (PA Line, Swan Ganz)
A
- bed rest
- avoid certain movements
5
Q
Oxygen Therapy
A
- Flammable
- too much can be toxic
6
Q
Chest Tube
A
- attached to wall suction
- drainage must be below insertion on body
- prevent kinks
- tube wont affect movement but condition can
7
Q
Nasogastric Tube NGT
A
- Determine if can be removed from suction
- must remain clamped when off suction
8
Q
Suprapubic Catheter
A
- avoid pressure here
- bag must be lower than body
9
Q
Surgical Drain
A
- can be pinned to patients skin
- watch for leaking
10
Q
Foley/Texas Catheter
A
easily dislodged
-keep below bladder
11
Q
Arteriovenous Graft/ Fistula
A
No blood pressure on that side
12
Q
Central LIne
A
No Blood pressure on that extremity
13
Q
Midline Catheter
A
No BP monitoring on that side
14
Q
Nasoenteric feeding tube
A
- tube on hold when bed is flat
- clogs eay
15
Q
PEG/PEJ Tube (abdomin)
A
- tube on hold when flat
- no gait belt over this area
