Author Question: Which of the following would you expect to occur if too much heparin was used in gathering an ABG ... (Read 15 times)

penguins · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Which of the following would you expect to occur if too much heparin was used in gathering an ABG sample from a patient breathing room air?

a. Increase in HCO3
b. Decrease in PCO2
c. Decrease in pH
d. Decrease in PO2

Question 2

To avoid the dilution effects caused by too much sodium heparin during ABG sampling of an adult, what should you do?

1. Ensure a sample volume greater than 2 ml.
2. Use dry heparin instead.
3. Fill the needle dead space only.
4. Use saline if dry heparin is not available.
a. 1 and 4 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 4 only
d. 1, 2, and 3 only