Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
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What is the primary reason for performing arterial puncture?

  • To obtain blood for arterial blood gas tests (correct)
  • To diagnose diabetes
  • For routine blood tests
  • To manage electrolyte imbalance
  • What makes arterial blood a good specimen for evaluating respiratory function?

  • It is easy to collect
  • It is not sensitive to pre-analytical errors
  • It has high oxygen content and consistency of composition (correct)
  • It has low oxygen content
  • What is a disadvantage of arterial puncture compared to venipuncture?

  • It is less painful
  • It is technically easier
  • It is used for routine blood tests
  • It is potentially more painful and hazardous (correct)
  • What is a common use of arterial blood gas tests?

    <p>Diagnosing and managing respiratory disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are arterial blood gas tests sensitive to pre-analytical errors?

    <p>Because they are sensitive to the effects of pre-analytical errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can arterial blood gas tests provide information about?

    <p>Oxygenation, ventilation, and acid-base balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern when selecting an arterial puncture site?

    <p>Presence of collateral circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a disadvantage of the radial artery?

    <p>Requires considerable skill to puncture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for performing arterial puncture at the femoral artery?

    <p>It is primarily used in emergency situations or when no other site is available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information is required on the test requisition for ABG specimen collection?

    <p>Current body temperature and respiratory rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a sharp, short-bevel hypodermic needle for arterial puncture?

    <p>To facilitate easier arteriotomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following personnel is NOT typically trained to perform arterial puncture?

    <p>Level I phlebotomist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in the arterial puncture procedure?

    <p>Sanitize hands and don gloves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what angle should the needle be inserted during arterial puncture?

    <p>30- to 45-degree angle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential hazard of arterial puncture?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done immediately after collecting the blood specimen?

    <p>Expel air bubbles, cap the syringe, and mix the specimen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential sampling error in arterial puncture?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with the used and contaminated materials after the procedure?

    <p>Dispose of them properly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Modified Allen test?

    <p>To evaluate the patency of the radial and ulnar arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done after administering the local anesthetic?

    <p>Wait 1 to 2 minutes before proceeding with the arterial puncture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of sanitizing hands and donning gloves?

    <p>To maintain infection control and prevent cross-contamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the radial ABG procedure?

    <p>To collect an arterial blood gas sample</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the 'steady state' in the radial ABG procedure?

    <p>It refers to the stabilization of the patient's vital signs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of recording the results of the Modified Allen test?

    <p>To document the procedure on the requisition form</p> Signup and view all the answers

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