Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1892 of 2368
How often should an implanted port that is not being accessed be flushed and locked?
- Every 24 hours
- Every 7 days
- Every 6 months
- Every 4 to 6 weeks
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Correct answer: Every 4 to 6 weeks
Unused implanted ports are flushed and locked every 4 to 6 weeks. Unused non-port CVADs are typically flushed every seven days.
Source: Nursing Advanced Skills (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Manage Central Lines: Flushing and Locking CVADs. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026