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KWilfred

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Which of the following are the most common sites for the percutaneous sampling of arterial blood for blood gas analysis?
 
  1. Earlobe
  2. Radial artery
  3. Brachial artery
  4. Side of the heel
  a. 1 and 2 c. 3 and 4
  b. 2 and 3 d. 1 and 4

Question 2

How long are adult pulmonary artery catheters?
 
  a. 60 cm c. 100 cm
  b. 80 cm d. 110 cm



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Specimens for arterial blood gas analysis can be drawn from a peripheral artery by means of a percutaneous needle puncture or from an indwelling intravascular cannula. Blood is most often drawn from the radial, brachial, or femoral arteries or the dorsalis pedis artery of the foot.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The standard balloon flotation catheter is 110 cm long. The pediatric catheter is 60 cm long.



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