A physician requests that you obtain and set up an arterial line system for invasive monitoring of blood pressure. Which of the following equipment would you gather?
I.pressurized intravenous bag
II.continuous flush device
III.arterial catheter
IV.pressure transducer
V.amplifier or monitor

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Setting up an arterial line system for invasive blood pressure monitoring requires a pressurized intravenous bag to maintain a constant flush, a continuous flush device to prevent clot formation at the catheter tip, an arterial catheter for insertion into the artery, a pressure transducer to convert the arterial pressure into an electrical signal, and an amplifier or monitor to display the blood pressure readings.

A Physician Requests That You Obtain and Set Up an Arterial