All of the Following Are TRUE About Capillary Blood Gas

question 76

Multiple Choice

All of the following are TRUE about capillary blood gas sampling except:

• A)Capillary sampling can be used in lieu of direct arterial access in some infants and small children.
• B)A capillary sample PO₂ provides a fairly close estimate of actual arterial oxygenation.
• C)Clinicians should exercise caution when using capillary samples to guide decisions.
• D)Properly obtained capillary blood can provide estimates of arterial pH and PCO₂ levels.

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Chromosomes

Threadlike structures made of DNA molecules that carry genetic information in the form of genes.

X Chromosome

One of the two sex chromosomes, X and Y, with the X chromosome carrying a significant number of genes essential for many bodily functions and characteristics.

Genetic Inheritance

The transmission of genetic information from parents to their offspring through genes.

Phenotype

The observable characteristics or traits of an organism, resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.