How long after beginning mechanical ventilation on a patient should an arterial blood gas sample be drawn?
a. 5 minutes
b. 10 minutes
c. 15 minutes
d. 20 minutes
ANS: C
An arterial blood gas sample should be obtained about 15 minutes following the initiation of mechanical ventilation. This is vital for the evaluation of the effectiveness of ventilation and ox-ygenation.
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