Assessment of a Patient Complaining of the Sudden Onset of Chest

question 20

Multiple Choice

Assessment of a patient complaining of the sudden onset of chest pain reveals a central intravenous catheter to his right upper chest. Which one of the following signs related to the catheter should be of greatest concern to the EMT?

• A) The skin is red around the insertion site.
• B) The line is unclamped and without a cap.
• C) There appears to be fluid in the catheter.
• D) The catheter tubing is kinked.

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