You Determine That a Blood Gas Sample That Requires Analysis

question 111

Multiple Choice

You determine that a blood gas sample that requires analysis has been sitting in ice slush for 90 min. What should you do?

• A) Go ahead and analyze the sample (because it was on ice).
• B) Warm the sample to room temperature before analysis.
• C) Readjust the blood gas analyzer temperature to 0° C.
• D) Discard the sample and notify the appropriate clinician.

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