Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Practice Exam

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To decrease the risk of a PICC advancing into the jugular vein, what should the inserter do?

Prevent the head from turning
Turn the head away from the insertion site
Turn the head toward the insertion site
Keep the head neutral

The correct answer is: Turn the head toward the insertion site

To minimize the risk of a PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) advancing into the jugular vein during insertion, it is important to carefully position the patient's head. By turning the head toward the insertion site, tension is reduced on the jugular vein, which can help to maintain proper alignment of the catheter and decrease the chances of it inadvertently advancing into an unintended vessel. When the head is oriented toward the insertion site, it ensures that the anatomical structures around the insertion site are better aligned, thereby reducing the risk of complications, including malpositioning of the catheter. Proper positioning is a critical aspect of the procedure, as it significantly influences the success and safety of the catheter placement. In contrast, when the head is turned away from the insertion site or kept neutral, the risk of the catheter migrating along with the anatomical changes during insertion increases, which can lead to inadvertent placement into the jugular vein. Maintaining a neutral position or turning away may not provide adequate control over the pathway the catheter takes during the insertion process.