CLABSI Pearls
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) Knowledge Quiz
This quiz is designed to test your knowledge and understanding of best practices related to Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs). Through a series of questions, you'll assess your awareness of prevention measures, care protocols, and overall impact of CLABSIs in healthcare settings.
Key Topics Covered:
- Central line dressing changes
- Usage of Biopatch and Curos caps
- Indications and care for central lines
- Impact of CLABSIs on patient outcomes
When changing a central line dressing, the first set of gloves is used to remove the old dressing. Once removed, the new set of sterile gloves is donned.
True
False
When placing the Biopatch, you must make sure to twist it around the insertion site so that the slit is facing 12:00.
True
False
Where should Curos caps be placed?
On ports closest to the insertion site.
Only on the end of the tubing once disconnected from the patient.
On all ports above and below the IV pump channel as well as any tubing that is not connected to the patient.
If a central line dressing is completely clean, dry, and intact on day 7, the dressing can be changed on day 8-10 as long as it remains clean, dry, and intact.
True
False
CLABSIs have a 10-30% mortality rate.
True
False
What should be done for a central line that is present on admission? Select all that apply.
Date with the admission date.
Remove and culture.
Document in "Lines, Drains, & Airways" as "Present on Admission"
Change the dressing within 24 hours.
Which of the following statements is not true?
Regular IV tubing must be changed every 4 days or 96 hours.
If a patient has a central line, peripheral IV's must be dc'ed or limited if possible.
Curos caps are single use only.
If the white border on a central line dressing has begun to peel up, it can be reinforced with Tegaderm.
Femoral lines should be removed as soon as possible.
Endcaps should be changed with each dressing change.
If a central line comes partially out, it is ok to gently push it back in.
True
False
Which indications for a central line are valid. Select all that apply.
PPN
TPN
Hemodialysis
Antibiotic lasting longer than 7 days while in the hospital.
Multiple quad-strength/concentrated vasopressors and non-compatible drips.
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