Arterial Punctures Flashcards
1
Q
PaO2
A
arteries 80-100mmHg
veins 40mmHg
2
Q
ABG can access
A
Acid Base; Ventilation; Oxygenation
- pre/post operation, ventilator change, stress test
- Dx progression
- Documentation for home o2 therapy
3
Q
Contraindications for ABG
A
1 - neg modified Allens test
2 - lesion/scar tissue
3 - distal to surgical stunt
4 - infection or hematoma
5 - med-high anticoagulants or fibrinolytic
6 - pt refuses
4
Q
What are you checking for in pt chart prior to test?
A
1- medical directive
2- FiO2
3- VTR settings
4- hemoglobin
5- pt temp
5
Q
Equipment for ABG
A
- syringe
- syringe cap
- safety needle
- disinfectant
- gauze
- towel to hyperextend wrist (if needed)
6
Q
What angle do you hold needle for ABG puncture?
A
30-45 degrees with bevel up
7
Q
What are you documenting after an ABG?
A
- what did you do
- when did you do it
- what were your observation prior/during the intervention
- what did the patient say/do? what steps did you take, and what was the outcome?
- what are your plans for the future (i.e. follow up)
