Arterial Blood Gas Flashcards

1
Q

What do you assess in ABG

A

Oxygen
Carbon Dioxide
Acid/Base Balance

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2
Q

Sites for ABG sampling

A

Radial
Brachial
Femoral

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3
Q

Equipment used during abg

A
2ml syringe
Heparin 0.2ml
antiseptic
Ice and plastic bag
Gauze
Cork rubber stopper
Tape plaster
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4
Q

This indicates that ulnar artery has good blood flow

A

Positive hand flushes

5-15 seconds

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5
Q

Errors seen in ABG

A

Venous blood
Air
Excess heparib

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6
Q

Complications seen in abg

A

Hematoma
Thrombosis
Hemorrhage

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7
Q

Reference value of ABG

Ph
PO2
PCO2
HCO3

A

7.35-7.45

85-100

35-45

21-28

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8
Q

PCO2 > 45

A

Hypoventilation

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9
Q

Effects of respiratory acidosis

A

Stupor

Coma

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10
Q

Causes of respiratory acidosis

A

Sedation

Brain tumor

Pickwickian syndrome

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11
Q

Causes respiratory alkalosis

A

Anxiety
Excessive mechanical respiration
Asthma, chf, pneumonia and edema

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