NCLEX Examination.
Practice Question # 861.
nclex quiz
PICC line
- The catheter is used for long-term IV therapy, frequently in the home.
- The basilic vein usually is used, but the median cubital and cephalic veins in the antecubital area also can be used.
- The catheter is threaded so that the catheter tip may terminate in the subclavian vein or superior vena cava.
- A small amount of bleeding may occur at the time of insertion and may continue for 24 hours, but bleeding thereafter is not expected.
- Phlebitis is a common complication.
- Insertion is below the heart level; therefore air embolism is not common.
