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Define arterial puncture Puncture of a peripheral artery to obtain an arterial blood sample for
direct measurement of pH, PaCO2, & PaO2


List the 3 primary sites for obtaining an ABG 1.) Radial
2.) Brachial
3.) Femoral


Explain why the radial artery is the first choice of Bc its accessibility & collateral blood flow
sites for an arterial puncture




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Describe the procedure for performing a Modified 1.) Hand should pink up within 1-2 secs after releasing ulnar artery
Allen's Test 2.) If not, use another site
3.) Never attempt arterial punctures on pt's w/ an indwelling dialysis shunt
(radial or brachial) use another site


Identify 9 of the potential hazards or problems 1.) Disruption of blood flow - hematoma
associated w/ performing an arterial puncture 2.) Clotting
3.) Bleeding - hold pressure on site for a min of 5 mins
4.) Vessel spasm
5.) Tissue trauma - muscles, bone, nerves
6.) Anticoagulent therapy (heparin) - apply pressure to site longer (until
bleeding stops)
7.) Air bubbles
8.) Improper cooling (sample not iced)
9.) Too much liquid heparin


Describe the effects an air bubble would have on an PaCO2 decreases toward 0 torr
ABG PaO2 increases or decreases toward 150 torr
pH increases




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Describe the effects a sample not properly iced PaCO2 increases
would have on an ABG PaO2 decreases
pH decreases


Describe the effects of too much liquid heparin in an PaCO2 decreases toward 0
ABG PaO2 increases or decreases towards room air (150 torr)
pH decreases toward 7.0


Define the rationale behind why a capillary blood Actual O2 levels may be either higher or lower than what is measured in
gas should not be used to monitor a pt's O2 therapy capillary samples


List the advantages of using an umbilical artery 1.) Allows continuous monitoring of BP
catheter 2.) Arterial samples for ABG & other lab analysis
3.) Blood replacement (transfusions)


The transducer should be placed at what level with The transducer should leveled with the the Catheter
the Catheter


What happens if the transducer is lower than the Displayed pressure will be higher than actual
catheter

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