A Central Line Is Typically Used To

question 5

Multiple Choice

A central line is typically used to:

• A) Deliver concentrated medication when venous access is limited
• B) Deliver vitamins
• C) Withdraw larger amounts of blood for laboratory testing
• D) Give routine IV fluids

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Definitions:

Metabolized

The process of breaking down substances within the body to produce energy, or the conversion of substances into other forms within the body.

Thyroid Follicle

The basic structural unit of the thyroid gland, consisting of a spherical grouping of thyroid cells surrounding a cavity filled with colloid.

Parafollicular Cells

Specialized cells in the thyroid gland that produce calcitonin, a hormone involved in regulating calcium levels in the blood.

Isthmus

A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas or a constricted part of an organ connecting two larger parts.