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Which of the following are reasons for finding an alternative site for arterial puncture? 1. Failed Allen test 2. History of peripheral vascular disease 3. Anticoagulation therapy 4. Presence of a surgical shunt
 
  a. 1, 2, and 4 only
  b. 2 and 4 only
  c. 1, 2, and 3 only
  d. 1, 3, and 4

Question 2

Clinical indications for arterial blood analysis include which of the following? 1. Sudden, unexplained dyspnea 2. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation 3. Changes in ventilator settings 4. Chest pain
 
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 2 and 4 only
  c. 1, 2, and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3 only


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

ANS: A
To guide practitioners in providing quality care, the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) has published Clinical Practice Guideline: Sampling for Arterial Blood Gas Analysis. Modified excerpts from the AARC guideline appear on p. 373.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Box 19-3 lists the clinical indications for arterial blood gas analysis.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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