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CH. 14

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Which artery is typically the easiest to access during low cardiac output? Femoral
The artery of choice for ABG collection is radial
When performing the Allen test, which artery is released first? ulnar
What happens to an ABG specimen left at room temperature for a prolonged period? blood cells continue to consume oxygen, continued metabolism produces acids, levels of carbon dioxide increase
After performing arterial puncture, check pulse distal to the puncture site
Which of the following is the most common arterial puncture complication even when proper technique is used? arteriospasm
The most common needle size for routine radial ABG specimen collection is 22 gauge
To maintain the integrity of an ABG specimen collected in a plastic syringe, it should be analyzed within 30 min
Heparin is used in ABG specimen collection to prevent clotting of specimen
Which of the following patients would be considered to be in a "steady state" for ABG specimen collection A patient who has been sleeping for 30 min while breathing room air
Which of the following is the proper needle insertion angle for radial artery puncture 45
Which of the following is the best way to tell that a specimen is arterial? as the specimen is collected, the blood should pulse into the syringe
A proper cleaning solution for preparing an arterial puncture site is isopropyl alcohol
A patient who has been at the rest and has not had any changes in respiratory therapy for 20-30 min is in a _____ state. steady state
When an area is supplied with blood from more than one artery, there is ____ circulation collateral (supplies w more than 1 artery)
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