Flushing Peripheral IVs and Central Venous Catheters (CVCs) Is Performed

question 26

True/False

Flushing peripheral IVs and central venous catheters (CVCs) is performed to maintain patency of the catheter.

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Definitions:

Alarm Reaction

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Respiration

The biological process of moving air in and out of the lungs, facilitating the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and the environment.

Catecholamines

A class of neurotransmitters that include dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine, which are involved in flight or flight responses, mood regulation, and cognitive alertness.

Endorphins

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