ARTERIAL PUNCTURE PROCEDURES

Question 1

used to collect blood specimen for arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis to manage
cardiopulmonary disorders and maintain the acid-base balance of the body

Answer 1

Arterial puncture

Question 2

ideal specimen for the respiratory function evaluation due to the consistency of its composition and high oxygen content.

Answer 2

arterial blood

Question 3

A measure of acidity or alkalinity of blood (acidosis or alkalosis)

Answer 3

PH

Question 4

Percent O2 bound to hemoglobin

Answer 4

O2 saturation

Question 5

Partial pressure of CO2 dissolved in arterial blood

Answer 5

PaCO2

Question 6

A calculation of non respiratory part of acid-base balance

Answer 6

Base excess

Question 7

Partial pressure of O2 dissolved in arterial blood

Answer 7

PaO2

Question 8

A calculation of non respiratory part of acid-base balance

Answer 8

Base excess

Question 9

A measure of bicarbonate in blood

Answer 9

HCO2

Question 10

Normal Range of HCO2

Answer 10

22–26 mEq/L

Question 11

Normal Range of PaO2

Answer 11

80–100 mm Hg

Question 12

Normal Range of pH

Answer 12

7.35– 7.45

Question 13

Normal Range of Base excess

Answer 13

(-2)–(+2) mEq/L

Question 14

Normal Range of PaCO2

Answer 14

35–45 mm Hg

Question 15

Normal Range of O2 saturation

Answer 15

97%– 100%

Question 16

most commonly used site and located in the thumb side of the wrist.

Answer 16

Radial Artery

Question 17

located in the groin lateral to the pubic bone.

Answer 17

Femoral Artery

Question 18

located in the medial anterior of the
antecubital fossa.

Answer 18

Brachial Artery

Question 19

is performed to diagnose respiratory disorders.

Answer 19

Arterial Blood Gas (ABGs)

Question 20

Arterial Blood Gas (ABGs) test provides
information about

Answer 20

(1) oxygenation,
(2) ventilation, and
(3) acid-base balance which helps in the
management of the disease.