What size needle would you recommend to obtain an ABG sample through percutaneous punc-ture of an infant?
a. 18 gauge
b. 20 gauge
c. 22 gauge
d. 25 gauge
Q. 2 Required equipment and supplies for percutaneous arterial blood sampling of an adult include all of the following except:
a. antiseptic (alcohol or Betadine).
b. patient or sample label.
c. 20- to 22-gauge needle.
d. local anesthetic.
Q. 3 Which of the following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) barrier precautions would you use when obtaining an arterial blood gas (ABG) through percutaneous puncture?
1. Gloves
2. Protective eyewear
3. Gown or apron
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3
Q. 4 After obtaining an arterial blood sample through percutaneous puncture using a syringe that does not have a capping safety device, what should you do?
a. Remove the needle with a Kelly clamp, then plug the syringe.
b. Scoop the needle cap up with one hand, then plug the syringe.
c. Force the needle into a rubber cork or plastic stopper.
d. Manually remove and bend the needle, then plug the syringe.
Q. 5 Purposes of a needle-capping device include which of the following? 1. To isolate the sample from air exposure 2. To help prevent needlestick injuries 3. To hold the excess anticoagulant
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3
Q. 6 Which of the following patient parameters does not need to be assessed as part of arterial blood sampling?
a. Blood pressure
b. Temperature
c. Position or activity level
d. Clinical appearance
Q. 7 Which of the following should be monitored during the sampling of arterial blood?
1. Blood pressure proximal to puncture site
2. Presence of pulsatile blood return
3. Presence of air bubbles or clots in sample
4. Appearance of puncture site
a. 1, 2, and 3 only
b. 2, 3, and 4 only
c. 1, 2, 3, and 4
d. 2 and 3 only
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