Multiple Choice
Because of an extremely low PO2, you suspect that an arterial blood sample taken from a patient's brachial artery might have been contaminated with venous blood. Which of the following might help to confirm your suspicion?
A) Call the laboratory resources/staff to get the latest chemistry report.
B) Inspect the sample for color and consistency.
C) Cross-check the sample with an SpO2 reading.
D) Measure the sample's actual hemoglobin saturation.
Correct Answer:
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