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After collecting an ABG sample, you are about the analyze the sample using a point-of-care analyzer. During the process, the device flags the PaCO2 results. Which of the following should you do at this time?

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After collecting an ABG sample, you are about the analyze the sample using a point-of-care analyzer. During the process, the device flags the PaCO2 results. Which of the following should you do at this time?

  1. Send the sample to the central lab for analysis
  2. Repeat the analysis using a fresh sample and the same cartridge
  3. Repeat analysis using a fresh sample and new cartridge
  4. Repeat the analysis using the same sample and same cartridge
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waelhammad
2022-12-14
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When using a point-of-care analyzer, sometimes it will flag the sample. When this occurs, it usually means that one of the values is outside the analyzer’s reportable range.

So in this case, you should send the sample to the central lab for analysis. They will be able to analyze to sample properly and give you accurate results so that you can proceed to treat the patient.

None of the other answer choices really make sense in this situation, so we know that the correct answer has to be A.

The correct answer is: A. Send the sample to the central lab for analysis

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