« previous next »

Author Question: Which of the following are true about a blood gas analyzer's waste fluids? 1. A strong ... (Read 9 times)

audie

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 532
on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following are true about a blood gas analyzer's waste fluids?
 
  1. A strong disinfectant should be added to waste fluid containers.
  2. Waste fluids should be handled as if they were blood samples.
  3. Waste fluids should be treated as potentially infectious.
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 1 and 3 only
  c. 2 and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3

Question 2

To measure PCO2, blood gas analyzers use what electrode?
 
  a. Severinghaus
  b. Clark
  c. Sahn
  d. White


jackie

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 324
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Remember that waste fluids are potentially infectious and should be handled as if they were blood samples. In addition, the National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards recom-mends adding a strong disinfectant, such as 2 glutaraldehyde or a 1:4 solution of sodium hy-pochlorite, to the instrument's waste container either during use or before disposal.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
To measure PCO2, blood gas analyzers use the Severinghaus electrode, which is essentially a pH electrode exposed to an electrolyte solution that is in equilibrium with the sample through a car-bon dioxidepermeable membrane.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The first monoclonal antibodies were made exclusively from mouse cells. Some are now fully human, which means they are likely to be safer and may be more effective than older monoclonal antibodies.

Did you know?

The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.

Did you know?

Multiple experimental evidences have confirmed that at the molecular level, cancer is caused by lesions in cellular DNA.

Did you know?

Adults are resistant to the bacterium that causes Botulism. These bacteria thrive in honey – therefore, honey should never be given to infants since their immune systems are not yet resistant.

Did you know?

Normal urine is sterile. It contains fluids, salts, and waste products. It is free of bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Blood Clotting Mechanism Blood Clotting Mechanism
Which of the following statements is true of linkage? Which of the following statements is true of linkage?
Nonverbal communications convey strong, powerful messages that may be negative or positive. Nonverbal communications convey strong, powerful messages that may be negative or positive.
Sickled and normal red blood cells. Sickled and normal red blood cells.
a) Preload is the degree to which the ventricles are filled with blood and the myocardial fibers are ... a) Preload is the degree to which the ventricles are filled with blood and the myocardial fibers are ...
Strong religious beliefs appears to be positively associated with elderly health and wellbeing Strong religious beliefs appears to be positively associated with elderly health and wellbeing
Video: Endocytosis -Types and Phagocytosis

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library