While Caring for a Patient with a Right Radial Arterial

question 26

Multiple Choice

While caring for a patient with a right radial arterial line, the nurse assesses that the fingers of the right hand are cool, pale, and dusky. Which intervention would be important to do first?

• A) Obtain a blood pressure in the left arm.
• B) Try to obtain a pulse using Doppler ultrasound.
• C) Notify the physician stat.
• D) Flush the arterial catheter and zero the line.

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Definitions:

Internal Fluid Passage

Channels or pathways within a machine or component (such as an engine or transmission) that allow for the flow of fluids like oil, coolant, or hydraulic fluid, crucial for lubrication, cooling, or power transmission functions.

Square Seal

The seal in a disc brake caliper that seals each piston in the bore. The seal also acts as a return spring for the piston.

Dust Boot

In a disc brake caliper, an accordion-type seal that protects the outside of the piston and the piston bore from debris. In a drum brake wheel cylinder, two dust boots protect the pistons.

Fixed Caliper

A type of brake caliper that does not move relative to the brake rotor and uses multiple pistons on both sides for clamping action.