Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning the Insertion

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning the insertion of a radial arterial line?
1) The catheter tip must face upstream.
2) The catheter tip must face downstream.
3) The transducer must be higher than the catheter tip.
4) The transducer must be level with the catheter tip.

• A) 1 and 3 only
• B) 1 and 4 only
• C) 2 and 3 only
• D) 2 and 4 only

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