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WorksheetsManagement of Arterial Line
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Below are the location for arterial line monitoring except:
Brachial
Femoral
Radial
Ulnar
Functions of arterial line except:
Monitoring of systolic
Monitoring of Diastolic
Allows blood sampling
Allows to give medications
Below are the complications due to arterial line insertion:
Air embolism
Arterial spasm
Catheter perforation of the wall
All the above
Removal of arterial line
Is a clean procedure
Is a aseptic procedure
Apply digital pressure for at least 5 minutes to ensure haemostasis
B and C
The anacrotic limb marks the
Waveform begins a downward trend
Sharp rise in arterial pressure
Waveform's initial upstroke
None of the above
Below are the distinct components of arterial waveform
Anacrotic limbs
Dicrotic notch
End diastole
All of the above
What is Allen's Test
To assess whether ulnar collateral blood flow is sufficient to allow for puncture of the radial artery
To assess whether enough blood flow in the lower parts of the body
To assess whether sufficient blood flow from the heart to other parts of the body
To check the capillary refill of the fingers
Below are the potential complications due to arterial line
Haemorrhage
Infection
Blockage clotting, air embolism
All of the above
Leveling and zeroing must be done
After a procedure
After taking over a shift
A and B
None of the above
Arteriole systole begins with opening of _________
Aorta
Aortic valve
Pulmonary valve
vena cava
