Question 1

Why should a capillary blood draw NOT be performed on infants less than 24 hours old?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because of possible nerve damage 
B)  Increased risk of infection 
C)  Because fetal hemoglobin prematurely clots the blood 
D)  Poor peripheral perfusion 
A)  Because of possible nerve damage 
B)  Increased risk of infection 
C)  Because fetal hemoglobin prematurely clots the blood 
D)  Poor peripheral perfusion

Question 2

Which artery is used to collect arterial blood during a cardiopulmonary arrest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Radial artery 
B)  Brachial artery 
C)  Femoral artery 
D)  Ulnar artery 
A)  Radial artery 
B)  Brachial artery 
C)  Femoral artery 
D)  Ulnar artery

Question 3

Arterial blood gas (ABG)analysis is used for which part of the clinical assessment?
I.Ventilation
II.Acid-base status
III.Oxygenation

Accepted Answer

A)  II only 
B)  I and II 
C)  I, II, and III 
D)  I and III 
A)  II only 
B)  I and II 
C)  I, II, and III 
D)  I and III

Question 4

What is the maximum amount of time that a blood gas sample should be stored at room temperature in a plastic syringe when storing an arterial blood gas for a shunt study?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 minutes 
B)  30 minutes 
C)  30 seconds 
D)  10 minutes 
A)  5 minutes 
B)  30 minutes 
C)  30 seconds 
D)  10 minutes

Question 5

Why is the radial artery a commonly used site for arterial blood sampling?

Accepted Answer

A)  Its location to the inside of the patient's arm 
B)  It is commonly used for taking a patient's pulse. 
C)  There is collateral circulation through the ulnar artery. 
D)  It is the largest artery used for arterial blood drawing. 
A)  Its location to the inside of the patient's arm 
B)  It is commonly used for taking a patient's pulse. 
C)  There is collateral circulation through the ulnar artery. 
D)  It is the largest artery used for arterial blood drawing.

Question 6

The artery is surrounded by a layer of muscle.When an artery is punctured the artery may _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  spasm. 
B)  form of an embolus. 
C)  become infected. 
D)  enhance circulation. 
A)  spasm. 
B)  form of an embolus. 
C)  become infected. 
D)  enhance circulation.

Question 7

What is the purpose of the modified Allen's test?

Accepted Answer

A)  To determine the adequacy of circulation supplied by the ulnar artery 
B)  To determine the adequacy of circulation supplied by the brachial artery 
C)  To determine the adequacy of circulation supplied by the radial artery 
D)  To determine the adequacy of circulation supplied by the femoral artery 
A)  To determine the adequacy of circulation supplied by the ulnar artery 
B)  To determine the adequacy of circulation supplied by the brachial artery 
C)  To determine the adequacy of circulation supplied by the radial artery 
D)  To determine the adequacy of circulation supplied by the femoral artery

Question 8

What would be the main blood gas abnormality if too much sodium heparin was used in the blood gas syringe?

Accepted Answer

A)  The sample would have a higher PO₂ 
B)  The sample would have a higher PCO₂ 
C)  The sample would have a lower pH 
D)  The sample would have a higher HCO₃ 
A)  The sample would have a higher PO₂ 
B)  The sample would have a higher PCO₂ 
C)  The sample would have a lower pH 
D)  The sample would have a higher HCO₃

Why should a capillary blood draw NOT be performed on infants less than 24 hours old?

Which artery is used to collect arterial blood during a cardiopulmonary arrest?

Arterial blood gas (ABG)analysis is used for which part of the clinical assessment? I.Ventilation II.Acid-base status III.Oxygenation

What is the maximum amount of time that a blood gas sample should be stored at room temperature in a plastic syringe when storing an arterial blood gas for a shunt study?

Why is the radial artery a commonly used site for arterial blood sampling?

The artery is surrounded by a layer of muscle.When an artery is punctured the artery may _________.

What is the purpose of the modified Allen's test?

What would be the main blood gas abnormality if too much sodium heparin was used in the blood gas syringe?

Basics of Asepsis

Basic Patient Assessment: Vital Signs and Breath Sounds

Advanced Patient Assessment: Inspection, Palpation, and Percussion

Radiologic Assessment

Pulmonary Function Testing

Electrocardiography

Phlebotomy

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Noninvasive Monitoring

Documentation and Goals Assessment

Oxygen Supply Systems

Oxygen Administration

Introduction to Respiratory Care Pharmacology

Humidity and Aerosol Therapy

Bronchial Hygiene Therapy

Hyperinflation Therapy

Bronchoscopy Assisting

Equipment Processing and Surveillance

Emergency Airway Management

Artificial Airway Care

Chest Tubes

Insertion and Maintenance of Intravenous Lines

Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation

Continuous Mechanical Ventilation

Advanced Modes of Mechanical Ventilation

Wave Form Analysis

Weaning and Discontinuance of Mechanical Ventilation

Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation

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Exam 8: Arterial Blood Gas Sampling

Why should a capillary blood draw NOT be performed on infants less than 24 hours old?

Which artery is used to collect arterial blood during a cardiopulmonary arrest?

Arterial blood gas (ABG)analysis is used for which part of the clinical assessment? I.Ventilation II.Acid-base status III.Oxygenation

What is the maximum amount of time that a blood gas sample should be stored at room temperature in a plastic syringe when storing an arterial blood gas for a shunt study?

Why is the radial artery a commonly used site for arterial blood sampling?

The artery is surrounded by a layer of muscle.When an artery is punctured the artery may _________.

What is the purpose of the modified Allen's test?

What would be the main blood gas abnormality if too much sodium heparin was used in the blood gas syringe?

Basics of Asepsis

Basic Patient Assessment: Vital Signs and Breath Sounds

Advanced Patient Assessment: Inspection, Palpation, and Percussion

Radiologic Assessment

Pulmonary Function Testing

Electrocardiography

Phlebotomy

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Noninvasive Monitoring

Documentation and Goals Assessment

Oxygen Supply Systems

Oxygen Administration

Introduction to Respiratory Care Pharmacology

Humidity and Aerosol Therapy

Bronchial Hygiene Therapy

Hyperinflation Therapy

Bronchoscopy Assisting

Equipment Processing and Surveillance

Emergency Airway Management

Artificial Airway Care

Chest Tubes

Insertion and Maintenance of Intravenous Lines

Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation

Continuous Mechanical Ventilation

Advanced Modes of Mechanical Ventilation

Wave Form Analysis

Weaning and Discontinuance of Mechanical Ventilation

Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation

Filters