PMTP_Arterial Puncture

Question 1

Arterial puncture is used to collect blood specimens for _______ to manage cardiopulmonary disorders, respiratory function evaluation and maintain the acid-base balance of the body.

Answer 1

Arterial Blood Gas

Question 2

True or False.
Brachial artery is the common site for arterial puncture.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

After the collection of arterial blood, ______ is performed to ensure that no oxygen comes through.

Answer 3

bending

Question 4

The act requiring the registration of medical technologists defining their practice and other purposes.

Answer 4

RA 5527

Question 5

An act that gives the right of medical technologists to perform arterial puncture.

Answer 5

RA 10024

Question 6

The primary reason for arterial puncture is to evaluate _________.

Answer 6

arterial blood gas

Question 7

Identify the normal range of each analyte:
1. pH
2. PaO2
3. PaCO2
4. HCO2
5. O2 sat
6. Base excess

Answer 7

1) 7.35-4.45
2) 80-100 mmHg
3) 35-45 mmHg
4) 22-26 mEq/L
5) 97-100%
6) -2 to +2 mEq/L

Question 8

During hypoxia or the low oxygen in tissues, _________ is a hormone released which targets the bone marrow.

Answer 8

erythropoietin

Question 9

In an oxygen dissociation curve, the curve will shift to the _____ because of greater oxygen affinity to hemoglobin.

Answer 9

left

Question 10

In an oxygen dissociation curve, the curve will shift to the _____ because of lesser oxygen affinity between blood and tissues since the oxygen is released.

Answer 10

right

Question 11

The selection of site is conducted to determine the presence of _______ in radial and ulnar arteries using a portable ultrasound instrument or by __________.

Answer 11

collateral circulation, Modified Allen Test

Question 12

Rank the 3 preferred site for arterial puncture.

Answer 12

1. Radial artery
2. Brachial artery
3. Femoral artery

Question 13

True or False.
Arterial blood samples are transported under an ice slush to keep a cool temperature.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

True or False.
Arterial puncture is performed last.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

_________ compression is done by blocking the flow of blood in the radial and ulnar arteries at the same time or together using ______ and _____ finger of both hands.

Answer 15

Occlusional, index and middle finger

Question 16

If the hand flushes pink after 5-15 seconds, proceed with collection in the ______ artery.

Answer 16

radial

Question 17

True or False.
After the patient open his/her palm, the palm must be pinkish because we are compressing the arteries and there is no arterial blood flow in the area.

Answer 17

False

Question 18

True or False.
The doctor’s order is presented before administering local anesthesia.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

True or False.
Insert the needle at a 20 degree angle and slowly direct it toward the pulse.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

_____ gauge needle is used for arterial puncture at the site of radial artery.

Answer 20

22 gauge

Question 21

Transport the arterial blood sample within _____ minutes after collection.

Answer 21

10 minutes

Question 22

A hazard in arterial puncture caused by involuntary contraction of the artery.

Answer 22

Arteriospasm

Question 23

The proper anticoagulant for arterial puncture is ______.

Answer 23

heparin

Question 24

If the hand does not flush pink or return to normal color within 15 seconds, it indicates _______ allen test result.

Answer 24

negative

Question 25

True or False. The presence of collateral circulation indicates that the site is supplied with blood from more than one artery.

Answer 25

True