Question

select all that apply
in what ways do central lines and normal iv catheters differ from each other?

☐ ivs are usually placed in surface veins
☐ central lines are placed in deep veins
☐ central lines are usually placed for short periods of time
☐ ivs are typically placed for short amounts of time
☐ ivs are placed in large, deep veins
☐ central lines are left in place for long periods of time

Explanation:

• For "IVs are usually placed in surface veins": Normal IV catheters (peripheral IVs) are typically inserted into superficial (surface) veins, so this is correct.
• For "Central lines are placed in deep veins": Central lines (like CVCs) are inserted into large, deep veins (e.g., superior vena cava), so this is correct.
• For "Central lines are usually placed for short periods of time": Central lines are used for long - term access (e.g., for chemotherapy, long - term medications), so this is incorrect.
• For "IVs are typically placed for short amounts of time": Peripheral IVs are usually for short - term use (e.g., hydration, short - term medications), so this is correct.
• For "IVs are placed in large, deep veins": Peripheral IVs are in surface veins, not large deep veins (that's where central lines go), so this is incorrect.
• For "Central lines are left in place for long periods of time": Central lines are designed for long - term use (days to weeks or more), so this is correct.

Answer:

A. IVs are usually placed in surface veins
B. Central lines are placed in deep veins
D. IVs are typically placed for short amounts of time
F. Central lines are left in place for long periods of time