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penguins

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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


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jomama

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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


penguins

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Gracias!

ryansturges

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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