Author Question: Which of the following should be monitored during the sampling of arterial blood? 1. Blood ... (Read 27 times)

ts19998 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Which of the following should be monitored during the sampling of arterial blood?

1. Blood pressure proximal to puncture site
2. Presence of pulsatile blood return
3. Presence of air bubbles or clots in sample
4. Appearance of puncture site
a. 1, 2, and 3 only
b. 2, 3, and 4 only
c. 1, 2, 3, and 4
d. 2 and 3 only

Question 2

Precautions and/or possible complications of arterial puncture include which of the following? 1. Arteriospasm 2. Embolization 3. Infection 4. Hemorrhage

a. 1, 2, and 3 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 2 and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

nmyers · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
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
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.