An Appropriate Technique for the Nurse to Implement When Obtaining

question 12

Multiple Choice

An appropriate technique for the nurse to implement when obtaining an ABG specimen is to:

• A) Insert the needle at a 45 degree angle
• B) Use a 19-gauge, 1-inch needle
• C) Leave 0.5 mL of heparin in the syringe
• D) Aspirate the blood after the puncture

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Definitions:

Working Memory

A capacity-constrained cognitive mechanism focused on the short-term holding of information to be processed.

Shallow Processing

A cognitive processing strategy that focuses on surface attributes of a stimulus, such as its appearance or sound, rather than its deeper meaning.

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Basal Ganglia

Groups of neurons located deep within the cerebral hemispheres involved in the coordination of movement and reward processing.