After obtaining an arterial blood sample from an arterial line, you would do all of the following except:
a. flush the line and stopcock with the hepa-rinized intravenous solution.
b. aspirate at least 5 ml of fluid or blood (dead space or waste).
c. confirm stopcock port open to intravenous bag solution and catheter.
d. confirm undamped pulse pressure wave-form on monitor.
ANS: B
Box 19-4 outlines the proper procedure for taking an arterial blood sample from a three-way stopcock system.
You might also like to view...
What are some of the features of the computerized billing system?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following organs functions as a reservoir for blood that can be used in case of blood loss?
A) Thyroid gland B) Liver C) Heart D) Spleen
A spa employee can schedule his or her own clients
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A tag that confirms that the items in an autoclave have been exposed to the correct volume of steam at the correct temperature for the correct length of time is the sterilization ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).