Correct!
2. Normal placement of the RIJVP TVP

There is no pneumothorax. The tip of the pacer appears to be in the appropriate position however, the pacer wire crosses from the right to the left side. Although the pacer appears to be working correctly, this chest x-ray appearance could suggest several possibilities.

Based on the chest x-ray, what would you do next? (Click on the correct answer to proceed to the third of five panels)

1. Ensure that the device is not in the arterial circulation
2. Remove the device and try to place again.
3. Nothing, the device is safe to use as a TVP
4. 1 and 3
5. All of the above are acceptable

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