Modified allens test - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

arterial puncture correct answer: puncture of a peripheral artery to obtain an arterial blood sample for direct measurement of pH, PaCO2, PaO2 indications for arterial puncture correct answer: evaluation of the adequacy of a patients ventilation (PaCO2), oxygenation (PaO2) and/or acid base status (pH) assess the need for therapeutic intervention (i.e., oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, etc) and/or diagnostic evaluation (i.e., exercise desaturation) monitor the severity and pro...

NR 304- Health Assessment II Final Exam Complete Questions And Answers

2024 NURS 5355 FINAL EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

What is a ABG? The sampling and measurement of arterial blood levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide and typically pH. Why would you do an ABG? 1. assess patient acid / base balance 2. assess patient for hypoxia and CO2 retention 3. initiate treatment as appropriate to treat imbalances 01:17 01:17 Name 4 absolute contraindications 1. Positive Allens test- no ulnar colateral flow 2. Absent pulse at insertion site 3. Evidence of infection/vascular disease at site 4. distal...