Postprocedure PTCA the nurse assesses the patient for bleeding. When femoral sheaths are removed during the procedure what does the nurse assess?
A) Angio-Seal
B) VasoPresser
C) Angio-Plug
D) Vaso-Plug
Ans: A
Feedback: Hemostasis is achieved, and femoral sheaths may be removed at the end of the procedure by using a vascular closure device (eg, Angio-Seal, VasoSeal) or a device that sutures the vessels. VasoPresser, Angio-Plug, and Vaso-Plug are not such devices.
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