Air Methods Critical Care Exam(correct answers 2023/2024)
Air Methods Critical Care Exam(correct answers 2023/2024) Before PFT's how long should a patient refrain from smoking? Using an inhaler? smoking: 6-8 h inhaler: 4-6 h What test must you do before performing an arterial puncture? Allen's test; patency of the ulnar artery- if blood returns to hand in 15s, then the radial artery can be used for the puncture How long should one apply pressure after an arterial puncture? 5 minutes (20 min if the patient is on anticoagulant therapy) What are the normal ranges for ABG's? (pH, PAO2, PACO2, HCO3, and SAO2) pH: 7.35-7.45 PAO2: 80-100 mm Hg PACO2: 35-45 mm Hg HCO3: 21-28 mEq/L SAO2: 95-100%
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