Arterial Blood Gas Flashcards
1
Q
What do you assess in ABG
A
Oxygen
Carbon Dioxide
Acid/Base Balance
2
Q
Sites for ABG sampling
A
Radial
Brachial
Femoral
3
Q
Equipment used during abg
A
2ml syringe Heparin 0.2ml antiseptic Ice and plastic bag Gauze Cork rubber stopper Tape plaster
4
Q
This indicates that ulnar artery has good blood flow
A
Positive hand flushes
5-15 seconds
5
Q
Errors seen in ABG
A
Venous blood
Air
Excess heparib
6
Q
Complications seen in abg
A
Hematoma
Thrombosis
Hemorrhage
7
Q
Reference value of ABG
Ph
PO2
PCO2
HCO3
A
7.35-7.45
85-100
35-45
21-28
8
Q
PCO2 > 45
A
Hypoventilation
9
Q
Effects of respiratory acidosis
A
Stupor
Coma
10
Q
Causes of respiratory acidosis
A
Sedation
Brain tumor
Pickwickian syndrome
11
Q
Causes respiratory alkalosis
A
Anxiety
Excessive mechanical respiration
Asthma, chf, pneumonia and edema