Table 3.
Number and Proportion of Correct Responses to Items of PICC Maintenance Knowledge (n=560)
| Items | Number | Proportion (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Which of the following is the content of PICC maintenance? | 539 | 96.25 |
| 2. Which of the following are the preferred disinfectant and correct disinfection range for skin disinfection when replacing the dressing? | 40 | 7.14 |
| 3. Which of the following is the incorrect method of tearing the film when replacing it? | 283 | 50.54 |
| 4. Which of the following is the wrong time to replace the transparent dressing and infusion connector? | 316 | 56.43 |
| 5. Which of the following is the incorrect method of sterilizing the spiral part when replacing the infusion connector? | 117 | 20.89 |
| 6. What type of flushing fluid should be used after the infusion of blood products and fat emulsions? And what is the minimum volume? | 147 | 26.25 |
| 7. Which of the following is the correct type and volume of sealing fluid when maintaining PICCs? | 121 | 21.61 |
| 8. What kind of techniques should be used for tube flushing and locking when maintaining PICCs? | 464 | 82.86 |
| 9. Which of the following is the incorrect intervention if PICC is accidentally completely dislodged? | 473 | 84.46 |
| 10. Which of the following is the correct intervention for PICC occlusion? | 392 | 70.00 |
| 11. Which of the following is the preferred auxiliary examination for PICC-related thrombosis? | 390 | 69.64 |
| 12. Which of the following is the correct preventive measure for PICC-related infections? | 530 | 94.64 |
| 13. Which of the following is the incorrect intervention for PICC breakage in vitro? | 370 | 66.07 |
| 14. which of the following is the first intervention for PICC breakage in vivo? | 318 | 56.79 |
| 15. Which of the following is the incorrect intervention for phlebitis? | 323 | 57.68 |
| 16. Which of the following is the correct intervention for contact dermatitis? | 306 | 54.64 |
| 17. Which of the following is not true related to health education for discharged patients with PICC? | 313 | 55.89 |
| 18. Which of the following is the wrong operation when removing the PICC? | 509 | 90.89 |
| 19. If the patient suddenly develops signs and symptoms such as dyspnea, chest pain, hypotension, dysphoria, and sweating in the process of PICC removal, which of the following is the incorrect intervention? | 201 | 35.89 |
Abbreviation: PICC, peripherally inserted central catheter.