Arterial puncture - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NURS 438 Arterial Puncture for Blood Gas Analysis (Lippincott Procedures).

The nurse is caring for a client with a severe nosebleed. The health care provider inserts a nasal sponge. What should the nurse teach the client about this intervention? A. The sponge creates a risk for viral sinusitis B. The sponge can stay in place for 3 to 4 days if needed C. The client should remain supine while the sponge is in place D. NSAIDs are contraindicated while the sponge is in place ANS: B _____________________________________________________________________________________...

ATI Med Surg Proctored Exam Practice Questions and answer 2024 A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a traumatic head injury and has an intraventricular catheter (Ventriculostomy) for ICP monitoring. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications related to the ventriculostomy?: a. Headache b. Infection c. Aphasia d. Hypertension b. Infection Monitor for infection and use strict asepsis to avoid life-threatening meningitis. A nurse is provid...

Phlebotomy Practice Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers Verified | Updated 2024/2025 Which of the following tests requires the specimen to be protected from the light: Bilirubin ABGs Electrolytes Glucose Bilirubin Skin puncture supplies include all of the following except: Gauze pad Providone-iodine pad Lancet Microcollection device Providone-iodine pad Skin puncture blood contains: Interstitial fluids, arterial and venous blood The concentration of this subst...

ATI Adv. Med-surg FINAL EXAM 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

CPT - Certified Phlebotomy Technician Questions with Certified Solutions What mask needs to be worn in a room with airborne isolation precautions N-95 Mask (plus gloves & a gown) What does PPE stand for Personal Protective Equipment What PPE needs to be worn in a room with droplet isolation precautions Gloves, mask, eye protection & gown What PPE needs to be worn in a room with contact precautions Gloves & gown What gauge needle will cause hemolysis 25 gauge (and above) (to small & it breaks...

AHN 548 Exam 1. All Questions and answers. VERIFIED. Congenital infections- essentials of dx and typical features - -can be acquired in utero, perinatally and postnatally -Can be asymptomatic in newborn period -clinical sx complexes include IUGR, chorioretinitis, cataracts, cholestatic jaundice, thrombocytopenia, skin rash and brain calcifications -Dx: PCR, antigen and antibody studies and culture CMV (Congenital) - -MOST COMMON TRANSMITTED IN UTERO Sx: hepatosplenomegaly, petechiae...

What diagnostic resp procedure determines lung function & breathing difficulties? Ans: PFT's If a client is a smoker or has asthma, what do you advise to do before a PFT? Ans: do not smoke 6-8 hr prior do not use inhaler 4-6 hr prior What is the amount of free hydrogen ions in the arterial blood also known as? Ans: pH What does PaO2 and PaCO2 mean? Ans: partial pressure of oxygen partial pressure of carbon dioxide What are 2 ways ABG's can be obtained? Ans: arterial puncture Throu...

Arterial Blood Gas ABG's via arterial puncture or arterial line: allows the most accurate method of assessing respiratory function. Arterial Blood Gas ABG's via arterial puncture or arterial line: allows the most accurate method of assessing respiratory function. Steps for collecting ABG's a. Perform Allen test if no arterial line b. sample is drawn into heparinized syringe c. keep on ice and transport to laboratory immediately d. document amount and method of oxygen deliv...

Phlebotomy Practice Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers Verified | Updated 2024/2025 Which of the following tests requires the specimen to be protected from the light: Bilirubin ABGs Electrolytes Glucose Bilirubin Skin puncture supplies include all of the following except: Gauze pad Providone-iodine pad Lancet Microcollection device Providone-iodine pad Skin puncture blood contains: Interstitial fluids, arterial and venous blood The concentration of this subst...