Which of the Following Are Indications for Transcutaneous Blood Gas

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are indications for transcutaneous blood gas monitoring for neonatal and pediatric patients?
I.The need to monitor the adequacy of arterial oxygenation
II The need to monitor the adequacy of ventilation
III.The need to quantitate the response to diagnostic and therapeutic interventions as evidenced by PtcO₂
IV.The need to quantitate the response to diagnostic and therapeutic interventions as evidenced by PtcCO₂ values

• A) I and II only
• B) III and IV only
• C) I, III, and IV only
• D) I, II, III, and IV

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Definitions:

Cohesion

The action or property of like molecules sticking together, being mutually attractive.

Cohesion

The action or property of molecules of the same substance sticking together, playing a critical role in the movement of water in plants.

Adhesion

Adhesion refers to the process or condition in which different substances or surfaces stick together, often involving proteins that bind cells to each other or to extracellular matrices.

Capillary Action

The ability of a liquid to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of or even against external forces like gravity.