Arterial Puncture Overview

Arterial puncture is not normally used for ______ blood tests.

• routine

• emergency

• specialized

• none

Which condition should be absent in the site-selection criteria for arterial puncture?

• A) Inflammation

• B) Collateral circulation

• C) Artery accessibility

• D) Tissue support

The brachial artery has adequate collateral circulation, but it is not as good as which artery?

• Radial

• Ulnar

• Femoral

• Carotid

Which artery is sometimes preferred for a large volume of blood?

• Radial

• Brachial

• Ulnar

• Femoral

Fill in the blank: During ABG specimen collection, _______ is worn to protect the face.

• Face protection

• Gloves

• Apron

• Hat

What is the purpose of wearing a fluid-resistant lab coat during ABG specimen collection?

• To look professional

• To protect against fluid exposure

• To keep warm

• To identify staff.

What is the first step in the ABG specimen collection process as shown in the image?

• A) Patient opens hand

• B) Apply pressure to patient's wrist using middle & index fingers

• C) Hand flushes pink within 15 seconds

• D) None of the above.

Where should the needle and syringe be discarded?

• Trash bin

• Sharps container

• Recycling bin

• Medical waste bag

What is the first step in the Radial ABG Procedure?

• Administer local anesthetic

• Position arm & ask patient to extend wrist

• Locate radial artery & clean site

• Prepare equipment & clean gloved nondominant finger.

Fill in the blank: In the Radial ABG Procedure, after positioning the arm, the next step is to ________ the radial artery & clean site.

• Administer

• Locate

• Prepare

• Pick up