You return to a patient's room 20 min after drawing an ABG. Which ...

[shofmannx20]

You return to a patient's room 20 min after drawing an ABG. Which of the following should you check at this time?
 
  1. Puncture site for hematoma
  2. Adequacy of distal circulation
  3. Prothrombin or partial thromboplastin times
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 1 and 3 only
  c. 2 and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3

Question 2

What chart information should be checked before performing artery puncture?
 
  1. Patient's primary diagnosis and history
  2. Presence of bleeding disorders or blood-borne infections
  3. Anticoagulant or thrombolytic drug prescriptions
  4. Respiratory care orders (e.g., O2 therapy)
  a. 1, 2, and 3 only
  b. 2 and 3 only
  c. 2, 3, and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

[macagn]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
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.

[shofmannx20]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[diana chang]

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