Before collecting a blood gas sample, what should you confirm first?

Arterial Line sampling

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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The time of the day
The patient's identity
The color of the blood
The type of syringe to be used
2.
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How long should you wait before sampling if a recent change in ventilator setting has been made?
5 to 10 minutes
20 to 30 minutes
45 to 60 minutes
Immediately
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What should be checked to ensure it is functioning properly before sampling?
The ventilator settings
The blood gas analyzer
The arterial line
The patient's heartbeat
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
How much blood should be removed from the arterial line before collecting the sample?
At least twice the dead space
None
A single drop
At least three times the dead space
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is the next step after attaching the blood gas syringe to the sampling port?
Mix the sample
Expel air bubbles
Collect the sample
Label the syringe
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What should be done to the syringe to ensure air bubbles are removed?
Freeze momentarily
Place in a centrifuge
Gently tap
Shake vigorously
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
After collecting the sample, what solution should be used to clear the arterial line of blood?
Saline solution
Heparin solution
Flush solution
Distilled water
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