Which of the following are reasons for finding an alternative site for arterial puncture? 1. Failed Allen test 2. History of peripheral vascular disease 3. Anticoagulation therapy 4. Presence of a surgical shunt
a. 1, 2, and 4 only
b. 2 and 4 only
c. 1, 2, and 3 only
d. 1, 3, and 4
ANS: A
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.
You might also like to view...
The ____ states that when there is an increase in blood return to the heart, creating a volume overload, it increases the stretch of the ventricle and subsequently the contraction.
A. Starling-Frank Law B. Frank-Starling Law C. Lowell-Starling Corollary D. Starling-Lowell Corollary
Pyridinoline, carboxy, amino-terminal cross-linked telopeptide of type I collagen, and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase are all examples of which of the following?
A. Biomarkers of osteoblast conversion to osteroclast B. Biomarkers of formation C. Biomarkers of resorption D. Cancer antigens associated with bone tumors
Convert the following temperatures to either Celsius or Fahrenheit. 32°F
What will be an ideal response?
The ICD-10-CM Table of Drugs and Chemicals is an alphabetic index of medicinal, chemical, and biological substances that result in poisonings and adverse effects. The first column of the table lists generic names of drugs and chemicals with four columns for poisonings, one column for adverse effects, and one column for underdosing. Which column is reviewed to locate a code for a poisoning
inflicted by another person who intended to kill or injure the patient? a. Poisoning: Accidental (Unintentional) b. Poisoning: Intentional Self-Harm c. Poisoning: Assault d. Poisoning: Undetermined