Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Sampling

Which artery is typically the first choice for arterial blood gas sampling due to its safety profile?

What is the primary reason the femoral artery is the least common choice for arterial blood gas sampling?

Why is it important to perform a modified Allen's test prior to radial artery puncture?

What could be a significant risk when puncturing the brachial artery for blood gas sampling?

Which of the following actions helps minimize the risk of complications during arterial blood gas sampling?

Why is timely analysis of an arterial blood gas sample critical?

What is the purpose of using specialized plastic syringes for arterial blood gas sampling?

What is a common potential complication associated with repeated arterial punctures at the same site?

In infant capillary blood gas sampling, where is the preferred site for obtaining the sample?

Which of the following factors can significantly affect the accuracy of arterial blood gas results?

What should be done immediately after obtaining an arterial blood gas sample to ensure accuracy?

Which artery presents the greatest risk of neurological damage during arterial puncture?

When performing a capillary blood gas sample on an infant’s heel, what is the purpose of warming the site beforehand?

In arterial blood gas sampling, what is the purpose of using an anticoagulant, such as heparin?

How does patient anxiety potentially affect arterial blood gas results?

What does pulse oximetry primarily assess in the context of arterial blood gas sampling?

Which of the following steps is crucial in preparing the puncture site for arterial blood gas sampling?

What condition is more likely to form in the femoral artery compared to the radial or brachial arteries?

Why is the size of the artery a significant consideration when choosing a site for arterial blood gas sampling?

If a patient has inadequate ulnar collateral circulation during a modified Allen's test, what is the next appropriate step?

Which of the following is a direct consequence of arterial vessel spasm following an arterial puncture?

What is the correct angle of insertion for a needle when performing a radial arterial puncture?

What is the primary reason for avoiding venous sampling when arterial blood gas analysis is required?

What immediate action should be taken if a hematoma begins to form at the arterial puncture site?

Which patient population is capillary blood gas sampling most commonly used for?

What is the recommended maximum time delay for analyzing an arterial blood gas sample kept at room temperature?

Why might the PaO2 result from a capillary blood gas sample not be as accurate as that from an arterial sample?

What is the potential impact of a thrombus or embolus formation following arterial puncture?

Which of the following best describes the correct procedure for mixing an arterial blood gas sample after collection?

What could cause a falsely low PaCO2 reading in an arterial blood gas sample?

What is the correct procedure to follow if you accidentally obtain a venous sample instead of an arterial sample?

After performing an arterial puncture, what is the recommended duration for applying direct pressure to the site to prevent hematoma formation?

In the context of arterial blood gas sampling, what does the term 'collateral circulation' refer to?

What is the potential impact of excessive heparin in an arterial blood gas sample?

Which of the following should be documented after performing an arterial blood gas puncture?

What is the main limitation of using capillary blood gas sampling compared to arterial blood gas sampling?

A patient becomes lightheaded and diaphoretic during an arterial puncture. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

What is the best way to prevent preanalytical errors in arterial blood gas sampling?

What is the most significant consideration when choosing the brachial artery for arterial blood gas sampling compared to the radial artery?

Which factor most significantly increases the risk of complications associated with femoral arterial blood gas sampling?

What is the primary reason for performing a modified Allen's test before arterial puncture, and how does pulse oximetry relate to this test?

A blood gas sample is obtained and the results are delayed due to lab unavailability. How does this delay most significantly affect the accuracy of the blood gas results, and what is the recommended action to mitigate this?

In the context of infant capillary blood gas sampling, what is the MOST crucial step to ensure accurate assessment of oxygenation, and why?