Jason, a 2 month old, is admitted to the ED with a 2 week history of vomiting and has a suspected pyloric stenosis. Which of the following ABG results would be most likely? Select one. A. pH=7.48 pCO2=45 HCO3=32 B. pH=7.47 pCO2=33 HCO3=26 C. pH=7.28 pCO2=55 HCO3=26 D. pH=7.30 pCO2=35 HCO3=19 A 4-year-old child is brought to the ED by ambulance after being hit by a car. The child is unresponsive, pulse 150, respirations 30, cool, mottled extremities, capillary refill 4 seconds, and weak pulses.
The paramedics have immobilized her and started 100% oxygen but have been unable to establish IV access en route to the hospital. Which of the following actions would be most likely?
A. Prepare equipment for insertion of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC).
B. Prepare equipment to start a peripheral IV.
C. Prepare equipment for insertion of a long-term central venous access device (Broviac, Hickman, Groshong, Mediport).
D. Prepare equipment to start an intraosseous infusion.