An ABG test is an arterial blood gas test. In the medical field, it is used to examine the blood that is drawn from people's arteries. This blood is typically removed from the radial artery in the forearm, which is a standard access point. The main measures that are examined include the amounts of oxygen, hemoglobin, acidity and bicarbonates contained in the blood. This test also helps a doctor
. check the pressure of carbon dioxide or oxygen that is dissolved in the blood. ABG tests are often ordered for patients who have asthma, heart failure, diabetes and lung diseases. The results of the ABG first test provide baselines for medical personnel to note and compare to future test results. An ABG test is a way for physicians to detect blood abnormalities and observe patterns in the health of their patients.Correct analysis of ABG test results is key, so medical personnel sometimes take practice tests to hone their skills. One ABG practice test is posted at http://www.realnurseed.com/abgm4.htm. This test contains 35 questions about various aspects of ABG testing. For instance, it asks the user to examine a set of results and decide what condition they indicate. The taker is then asked additional questions, such as the causes and interventions of the condition. When this person chooses an answer, the test immediately reveals whether the selected option is correct. If the answer is wrong, the user can continue to pick answers until the right one is chosen.Another practice test is available at http://www.vectors.cx/med/apps/abg.cgi. It presents a set of values and asks the user to decide whether they fall within normal limits. If they do not, the test taker must decide which abnormality is indicated. After submitting the response, the user is told whether the answers are correct and why. An analysis of the ABG results is also provided. More reference links: http://www.webmd.com/lung/arterial-blood-gases http://www.realnurseed.com/abg.htm
