Which of the following is not a complication that may occur during the insertion of a central ve-nous pressure line?

a. Bleeding
b. Infection
c. Pneumothorax
d. Vessel damage

ANS: B
It usually takes several hours to days for an infection to develop, so infection would not occur during the insertion of the central venous pressure (CVP) catheter. Bleeding, pneumothorax, and vessel damage are all complications that may occur during the insertion of the catheter.