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Author Question: You return to a patient's room 20 min after drawing an ABG. Which of the following should you check ... (Read 8 times)

shofmannx20

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You return to a patient's room 20 min after drawing an ABG. Which of the following should you check at this time?
 
  1. Puncture site for hematoma
  2. Adequacy of distal circulation
  3. Prothrombin or partial thromboplastin times
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 1 and 3 only
  c. 2 and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3

Question 2

What chart information should be checked before performing artery puncture?
 
  1. Patient's primary diagnosis and history
  2. Presence of bleeding disorders or blood-borne infections
  3. Anticoagulant or thrombolytic drug prescriptions
  4. Respiratory care orders (e.g., O2 therapy)
  a. 1, 2, and 3 only
  b. 2 and 3 only
  c. 2, 3, and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4


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macagn

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Box 19-2 outlines the basic procedure for radial artery puncture of adults.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Box 19-2 outlines the basic procedure for radial artery puncture of adults.


shofmannx20

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
:D TYSM

cassie_ragen

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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