(F) Lesson 2: Arterial Puncture Flashcards
T or F: Arterial puncture is technically more difficult, painful, and hazardous than other blood collection methods
True
T or F: Arterial specimen is not routinely used for blood tests
True
T or F: Arterial blood’s composition is less consistent throughout the body than that of venous blood
False (more)
T or F: Arterial blood has more uses compared to venous blood in routine laboratory testing
False (venous blood has more uses)
What specimen is obtained for an ABGA test?
Arterial blood gas
ABGA stands for?
Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
This test is requested to assess respiratory function
ABGA
T or F: Arterial blood is usually collected more from adults than in infants
True (capillary puncture is more preferred for infants given that the site is warmed)
How many mL is the common sample quantity for ABGA?
1 to 1.5
What do you call capillary blood that is warmed at the site?
Arterialized capillary blood
This blood collection procedure refers to collecting blood from an artery
Arterial Puncture
T or F: The arterial sample is collected WITHOUT a tourniquet
True (due to the high blood pressure of arteries)
What causes arterial blood to possess a bright red color?
Presence of oxygen (oxygenated)
Puncturing the basilic vein during venipuncture has a high risk of puncturing what artery instead?
Brachial
T or F: Only physicians and respiratory therapists are allowed to perform this procedure in the Philippines with extensive training
False (even WITHOUT extensive training)
T or F: Nurses can perform arterial puncture with extensive training
True
T or F: Medical technologists but not technicians can perform arterial puncture with extensive training
False (medical technicians may also perform arterial puncture with extensive training)
T or F: EMTs can perform arterial puncture with extensive training
True
T or F: Level III phlebotomists can perform arterial puncture with extensive training
False (level II)
T or F: individuals performing arterial puncture must undergo periodic evaluation
True
T or F: If a staff performing arterial puncture does not meet the standards of the evaluation, they may do so again after having a remedial instruction
False (remedial instruction + reevaluation)
T or F: In the Philippines, medical technologists are not allowed to perform arterial puncture
True
This site selection criteria observes if more than one artery is able to supply the puncture site
Presence of collateral circulation
This site selection criteria states that the more accessible and larger the vessel is, the better
Artery accessibility and size