Practice Question
The nurse is providing care to a client with a newly inserted A line. Which statement by the client demonstrates a need for further education of the A Line? Select all that apply.
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
"All my medications can be given through the A line."
Rationale:
🟢 A-lines (arterial lines) are used for blood pressure monitoring and arterial blood sampling, not for medication administration.
🟢 They measure systemic arterial pressure, not left heart pressure (which requires a PA catheter).
🟢 Statements about blood draws and transducer position changes are accurate and do not reflect misunderstanding.
🟢 Medications in an A-line may cause tissue ischemia if infiltrated, as they are high-pressure lines.
🟢 Teaching must emphasize limitations of the line and proper use.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 4