Place the steps for analyzing arterial blood gases in the proper ...

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Place the steps for analyzing arterial blood gases in the proper order.
  1 . Assess HCO3- level for metabolic abnormalities.
  2 . Assess PaO2 for hypoxemi
 
  a.
  3 . Examine PaCO2 for acidosis or alkalosis.
  4 . Re-examine pH to determine level of compensation.
  5 . Examine pH for acidemia or alkalemia.
 
  a. 5, 1, 2, 4, 3
  b. 5, 3, 1, 4, 2
  c. 1, 2, 4, 3, 5
  d. 1, 3, 4, 5, 2

Question 2

Glycosylated hemoglobin levels provide information about
 
  a. the average blood glucose level over the previous 3 to 4 months.
  b. blood glucose levels in comparison with serum hemoglobin.
  c. serial glucose readings after ingestion of a concentrated glucose solution.
  d. the difference between serum and urine glucose levels.

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Answer to Question 1

B
A methodic approach when assessing arterial blood gases allows the nurse to detect subtle changes. A methodic approach includes look at the Pao2 level, look at the pH level, look at the Paco2 level, look at the HCO3-, and look again at the pH level.

Answer to Question 2

A
The glycated hemoglobin test (also known as the glycosylated hemoglobin, or HbA1C or A1C), provides information about the average amount of glucose that has been present in the patient's bloodstream over the previous 3 to 4 months. During the 120-day life span of red blood cells (erythrocytes), the hemoglobin within each cell binds to the available blood glucose through a process known as glycosylation.

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