Vascular Access
The single most important practice to prevent vascular access related infections
Hand Hygiene
The acronym used to identify which medications require double checking
APINCHS
The 3 colours of the Peninsula Health emblem/logo
Blue, Green & White
Located in the arm and responsible for returning deoxygenated blood back to the heart
Veins
Upon noting that the CVAD had not been accessed for the day, this is the technique applied in flushing
Pulsatile
This device is "Implantable" and sits in the SVC
Port-a-cath
Total Parental Nutrition is to be given via this device at PH
Central Line or CVAD
Name of CEO
Helen Cooper
The chemical symbol for Gold
Au
Observing that the PICC line appears longer that it is supposed to be, this routine task is required every shift to ensure placement
Measure
The average blood flow per minute through the heart from the SVC
2000ml per minute
Drugs that have a potential to cause blistering, severe tissue damage or necrosis and should be given via a central line beginning with the letter V
Vesicant
Official move in date to Frankston new build
January 20th 2026
Name the three main veins in the arm
Cephalic, Basilic and Median Cubital
Immediately confirming placement of an inserted implantable port is done with this syringe action
Aspirating blood
Medications that cannot be given via peripheral access can also not be given via midlines which can stay in for this maximum number of days
29 days
Antibiotic that can cause QT prolongation
Macrolides (eg: azithromycin)
Fluroquinolones (eg: ciprofloxacin)
On discovery of a pressure injury you can type this into EHR/Cerner to access a note template
.Pressureinjury
The amount of calories your brain burns in a day
400-500 calories
Using a medication that is administered to unblock a CVAD, for each attempt of alteplase instillation, this is the maximum number of minutes of dwell time
120 minutes
Early sign where the CVAD, inserted into the subclavian vein, is compressed between the clavicle and first rib
Pinch-off syndrome
MIMs stands for this
Monthly Index of Medical Specialties
5 values of Peninsula Health
Be the best, Be open and honest, Be a role model, Be compassionate and respectful, Be collaborative
The country with the most time zones
France
PICC lines inserted outside of Peninsula Health require a dressing change and if no accurate documentation, also requires this test
Chest Xray