Finals ABG Mod 9

Question 1

COMMONLY MEASURED ABG ANALYTES

Answer 1

Ph
Partial pressure of oxygen
Partial pressure of carbon dioxide
Bicarbonate
Oxygen Saturation
Base excess

Question 2

COMMONLY MEASURED ABG ANALYTES

To check if ventilation is adequate

Answer 2

Partial Pressure of Oxygen

Question 2

COMMONLY MEASURED ABG ANALYTES

Measures acidity and alkalinity of the blood

Answer 2

Ph

Question 3

COMMONLY MEASURED ABG ANALYTES

Determines if the hemoglobin is carrying the amount of oxygen it is capable of carrying

Answer 3

Oxygen Saturation

Question 4

COMMONLY MEASURED ABG ANALYTES

Buffer system of kidneys

Question 5

______________ used to test blood gases in infants.

Answer 5

Capillary blood,

Question 6

______________ evaluates respiratory function.

Answer 6

Arterial blood gas (ABG) tests

Question 7

What blood is collected in routine blood testing?

Answer 7

Venous blood

Question 8

Arterial blood is the best specimen for evaluating respiratory function because of its __________

Answer 8

normally high oxygen content

Question 9

ABG test is used in the diagnosis and management of:

Answer 9

Respiratory disorders such as lung disease
Electrolyte and acid-base balance in patients with diabetes

Question 10

hypovolemia means

Answer 10

(decreased blood volume)

Question 11

First choice and most commonly used site for arterial puncture

Answer 11

Radial Artery

Question 12

Second choice for arterial puncture

Answer 12

Brachial Artery

Question 13

Largest artery used for arterial puncture

Answer 13

Femoral Artery

Question 14

Other Sites for ABG
1) _______________ and _________ in infants
2) __________________ in adults

Answer 14

Scalp and umbilical arteries

Dorsalis pedis arteries

Question 15

patient anxiety can cause a reflex (involuntary) contraction of the artery referred to as an _________________

Answer 15

arteriospasm

Question 16

In rare cases, repeated punctures have led to ________________

Answer 16

aneurysm of the artery.

Question 17

easy way to assess collateral circulation before collecting a blood specimen from the radial artery.

Answer 17

Modified Allen Test

Question 18

patient must be relaxed and in a comfortable position for a minimum of ___________ or until breathing has stabilized

Answer 18

5 minutes

Question 19

The probability of hematoma formation is greatest in ______________

Answer 19

older patients,

Question 20

SAMPLING ERRORS

HOW TO PREVENT
o Secure attachment of the needle to the syringe

Answer 20

AIR BUBBLES

Question 21

What evacuated tube is used for ABG test?

Answer 21

o HEPARINATED TUBE (Dark green top) (Lithium heparin or sodium heparin)

Question 22

Optimal time of analysis is within ____________

Answer 22

10 minutes

Question 23

Normal arterial blood is ____________ in color

Answer 23

bright red

Question 24

Anticoagulants that alter ABG results like blood pH:

Answer 24

• Oxalates
• EDTA (Ethylenediamine-tetra-acetic acid)
• Citrates

Question 25

Caused by underfilling the evacuated tube

Answer 25

acidosis of the specimen

Question 26

Caused by overfilling the evacuated tube

Answer 26

clotting of the specimen.