All of the following can result in falsely high HbO2 readings with a laboratory hemoximeter except:

A) sickle cell anemia B) high levels of fetal Hb C) elevated bilirubin levels D) dirty cuvet chamber A) sickle cell anemia B) high levels of fetal Hb C) elevated bilirubin levels D) dirty cuvet chamber

At the very beginning of exhalation, the PETCO2 normally should be at what level?

A) 0 mm Hg B) 15 mm Hg C) 25 mm Hg D) 40 mm Hg A) 0 mm Hg B) 15 mm Hg C) 25 mm Hg D) 40 mm Hg

What is the normal range for end-tidal CO2 as measured by capnography?

A) 0% to 5% B) 5% to 6% C) 6% to 8% D) 35% to 45% A) 0% to 5% B) 5% to 6% C) 6% to 8% D) 35% to 45%

Exam 18: Analysis and Monitoring of Gas Exchange

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Before attaching a transcutaneous blood gas monitor sensor to a patient, what should you do? I.Provide a specified warm-up time and set the probe temperature. II.Check the membrane and prepare a sensor with an adhesive ring and gel. III.Prepare the monitoring site (remove excess hair and clean the skin).

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Question 61

Tissue injuries to be on guard for at the site of transcutaneous blood gas electrode placement include all of the following except which one?

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Question 62

All of the following can result in falsely high HbO₂readings with a laboratory hemoximeter except:

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Question 63

How often should blood gas calibration verification by control media take place?

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Question 64

Which blood gas analyzer electrode uses a separate reference electrode?

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Question 65

Before a sample of capillary blood is taken, what should you do to the site? I.warmed to 42° C for 10 minutes II.squeezed lightly until blanched III.cleaned with an antiseptic solution

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Question 66

All of the following are common sites for transcutaneous blood gas electrode placement except the:

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Question 67

The advantage that point-of-care testing has over traditional laboratory testing is that point-of-care testing:

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Question 68

While checking a galvanic fuel cell O₂ analyzer, you determine that the device fails to read 100% when exposed to pure O₂. Which of the following actions would be the proper first step?

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Which of the following describes the correct procedure for an Allen test?

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Question 70

At the very beginning of exhalation, the PETCO₂ normally should be at what level?

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Question 71

To avoid transmission of blood-borne diseases when handling a used needle, what should you do? I.Never recap the needle without a safety device (or scoop method). II.Never handle the needle with both hands, or point it toward the body. III.Never bend, break, or remove the needle from the syringe by hand. IV.Always dispose of the syringe or needle in a proper sharps container.

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Before taking a spot reading with a pulse oximeter, what should you do? I.Allow sufficient response time. II.Set the low alarm to 88% to 90%. III.Confirm adequacy of pulse signal.

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Question 73

A blood gas analyzer measures all of the following except:

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Question 74

Continuous SpO₂ monitoring (versus a spot check) is indicated in all of the following situations except:

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All of the following are TRUE about capillary blood gas sampling except:

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To ensure that the output of a blood gas analyzer is both accurate and linear across the range of measured values, a calibration procedure must measure what?

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What is the normal range for end-tidal CO₂as measured by capnography?

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Which of the following guidelines should you adhere to when performing pulse oximetry? I.Never mix different sensors among different devices. II.Make sure that the sensors are the correct size and are properly applied. III.Avoid using pulse oximetry to monitor hyperoxia in neonates. IV.Whenever possible, validate the initial SpO₂against the actual SaO₂.

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Question 79

Which of the following would you expect to occur if too much heparin was used in gathering an ABG sample from a patient breathing room air?

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Exam 18: Analysis and Monitoring of Gas Exchange

Tissue injuries to be on guard for at the site of transcutaneous blood gas electrode placement include all of the following except which one?

All of the following can result in falsely high HbO2 readings with a laboratory hemoximeter except:

How often should blood gas calibration verification by control media take place?

Which blood gas analyzer electrode uses a separate reference electrode?

Before a sample of capillary blood is taken, what should you do to the site? I.warmed to 42° C for 10 minutes II.squeezed lightly until blanched III.cleaned with an antiseptic solution

All of the following are common sites for transcutaneous blood gas electrode placement except the:

The advantage that point-of-care testing has over traditional laboratory testing is that point-of-care testing:

While checking a galvanic fuel cell O2 analyzer, you determine that the device fails to read 100% when exposed to pure O2. Which of the following actions would be the proper first step?

Which of the following describes the correct procedure for an Allen test?

At the very beginning of exhalation, the PETCO2 normally should be at what level?

Before taking a spot reading with a pulse oximeter, what should you do? I.Allow sufficient response time. II.Set the low alarm to 88% to 90%. III.Confirm adequacy of pulse signal.

A blood gas analyzer measures all of the following except:

Continuous SpO2 monitoring (versus a spot check) is indicated in all of the following situations except:

All of the following are TRUE about capillary blood gas sampling except:

To ensure that the output of a blood gas analyzer is both accurate and linear across the range of measured values, a calibration procedure must measure what?

What is the normal range for end-tidal CO2 as measured by capnography?

Which of the following would you expect to occur if too much heparin was used in gathering an ABG sample from a patient breathing room air?

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All of the following can result in falsely high HbO₂readings with a laboratory hemoximeter except:

While checking a galvanic fuel cell O₂ analyzer, you determine that the device fails to read 100% when exposed to pure O₂. Which of the following actions would be the proper first step?

At the very beginning of exhalation, the PETCO₂ normally should be at what level?

Continuous SpO₂ monitoring (versus a spot check) is indicated in all of the following situations except:

What is the normal range for end-tidal CO₂as measured by capnography?