PICC Patient Education & Documentation 2

Question 1

A patient with a PICC asks why they cannot have their blood pressure measured on the arm with the PICC. What is the best explanation?

Accepted Answer

Compression can occlude the catheter and damage the vessel

Answer

BP cuff compression can occlude the PICC lumen, damage the vessel, or cause catheter malposition.

Question 2

Which activity restriction should be documented in the patient's education record regarding PICC care at home?

Accepted Answer

Avoiding submersion of the PICC site in water such as pools or baths

Answer

Submersion in water (pools, hot tubs, bathtubs) increases infection risk and is a key home-care restriction to document.

Question 3

A nurse documents that a patient verbalized understanding of PICC flushing by demonstrating teach-back. What does this documentation confirm?

Accepted Answer

The patient can explain and demonstrate the skill back to the educator

Answer

Teach-back confirms understanding by having the patient explain or demonstrate the skill in their own words.

Question 4

When educating a patient about PICC-related signs of infection, which symptom is most critical to include?

Accepted Answer

Redness, warmth, or drainage at the insertion site

Answer

Redness, warmth, swelling, and purulent drainage are cardinal signs of local infection that require immediate reporting.

Question 5

What is the recommended documentation entry when a patient refuses PICC education?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal, reason given, and re-education plan

Answer

Refusal must be documented along with the reason and the plan to re-attempt education, supporting continuity of care.

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