Week 2 + 3 CVAD

Question 1

T/F: A gauze CVAD dressing should be changes every 48 hours.

Answer 1

T

Question 2

T/F: A transparent CVAD dressing should be changes every 4 days or when soiled.

Answer 2

F

Question 3

In what position should the client be placed when removing a CVAD?

Answer 3

10 degree Trendelberg

Question 4

Clean gloves can be worn when removing a CVAD dressing and before removal of CVAD. At what point must sterile gloves be used?

Answer 4

Sterile gloves are used when removing sutures from the CVAD

Question 5

How long should pressure be applied to the insertion site after the removal of the CVAD?

Answer 5

1-5 minutes

Question 6

Which position should the client be in for removal of a PICC line?

Answer 6

Semi-Fowlers with arm below heart level

Question 7

T/F: When removing a CVAD the patient must always perform the Valsalva maneuver or remove CVAD on exhalation.

Answer 7

T

Question 8

Which type of dressing should always be used after removing any CVAD?

Answer 8

Sterile transparent occlusive dressing over gauze impregnated with petroleum jelly