Respiratory Therapist

Category - Initiation and Modification of Interventions

Select the following supplies that are needed when assisting a physician in setting up an arterial line:
  1. Luer-Lok
  2. Flush device
  3. Arterial catheter
  4. Pressure tubing
Explanation
Answers: A, B, C and D-A therapist should have a Luer-Lok, flush device, arterial catheter and pressure tubing present before assisting a physician with an arterial line.

In addition, the therapist should also have a proximal three-way stopcock, monitor, IV bag, transducer, and valve stem at bedside.
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