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Test measures the acidity (PH) & the levels of oxygen & CO2 in the blood from an artery |
Arterial Blood Gas |
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Where are most samples drawn from? |
Radial artery in wrist |
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How long should pressure be applied to the site after collecting a sample? |
5 minutes |
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Which test should be performed before collecting an ABG on a client? |
Allen's test (test used to assess the arterial blood supply of the hand) -hand elevated, pt. clenched fist for 30 sec. apply Pressure to ulnar and radial artery |
