A Patient with an Arterial Line Has Just Been Turned

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient with an arterial line has just been turned and repositioned. After leveling the transducer, what should the nurse do next?

• A) Turn the stopcock closest to the patient to the neutral position.
• B) Zero the transducer.
• C) Increase the arterial line infusion to 5 mL/hour.
• D) Prime the transducer system.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

A technique used in behavior modification that increases the likelihood of a behavior by associating it with a positive outcome or reward.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where a response is strengthened by the removal or avoidance of an unpleasant stimulus.

Desired Response

The specific reaction or outcome that is aimed for or anticipated in a particular situation, experiment, or communication.

Secondary Reinforcer

An artificial or learned stimulus that gains its reinforcing power through its association with a primary reinforcer, often used in behavior modification programs.