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CharlieWard

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Before performing puncture or cannulation of the radial artery, what should you do?
 
  a. Fix and tighten a tourniquet above the an-tecubital fossa.
  b. Perform the Allen test to ensure collateral circulation.
  c. Inject heparin into the adjoining subcuta-neous tissues.
  d. Apply firm pressure to the arterial site for 5 min.

Question 2

How long should you wait before drawing an ABG on a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patient whose FiO2 has just been changed?
 
  a. 5 to 10 min
  b. 10 to 15 min
  c. 15 to 20 min
  d. 20 to 30 min


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Mochi

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

ANS: B
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.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Wow, this really help

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