NCLEX-RN Practice Test

Which of the following are true statements regarding peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) lines?

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Select all that apply.
  • requires sterile technique during insertion
  • can be inserted by any LPN or RN
  • lower risk of infection compared to other central lines
  • increased risk of pneumothorax
  • can be inserted at the patient bedside
Numbers 1, 3, and 5 are correct.
Inserting a PICC line does require sterile technique, but it can be done at the bedside and carries a lower risk of infection compared to other central lines. RNs must have special training to intersect a PICC line. There is no risk of pneumothorax during insertion because of the placement method.
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