Which is a potential complication of a long-term catheter?

a. Spread of cancer cells
b. Loss of bladder control
c. Thrombosis
d. Loss of vascular elasticity


ANS: C
Thrombosis and infection are potential complications of long-term access devices and catheters.

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

If an injured patient has lost all use of his diaphragm, the EMT should recognize that the patient:

A) has lost a major portion of his ability to breathe. B) is breathing adequately but most likely will be complaining of chest pain. C) requires immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation and frequent suctioning. D) requires supplemental oxygen with a nonrebreather face mask.

Health Professions

Which of the following adjustments in technical exposure factors decreases the production of scattered radiation during routine radiographic procedures?

a. Decrease kVp and increase mAs in compensation b. Decrease kVp and decrease mAs c. Increase kVp and decrease mAs in compensation d. Increase kVp and increase mAs

Health Professions

Busy lifestyles can contribute to poor ________ ________ and deterioration in health

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Health Professions

The bur used in the contra-angle handpiece is the ________ shank

a. straight b. latch-type c. friction-grip d. none of the above

Health Professions