Question

Which of the following is not a contraindication for arterial line placement?

A) Arteriovenous fistula in the same extremity
B) History of axillary lymph node dissection on the same side
C) Infection or severe scarring at the site
D) Coagulopathy or administration of tissue plasminogen activator
E) Substantial trauma in the same extremity

Answer 1

Coagulopathy or administration of tissue plasminogen activator is not a contraindication for arterial line placement.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is D) Coagulopathy or administration of tissue plasminogen activator.

Arterial line placement is a procedure used to measure blood pressure and obtain blood samples from an artery. There are certain conditions that may make arterial line placement contraindicated, meaning they are conditions that make it unsafe or not recommended to perform the procedure.

While options A, B, C, and E can all be contraindications for arterial line placement, option D, Coagulopathy or administration of tissue plasminogen activator, is not a contraindication. Coagulopathy refers to a condition in which the blood's ability to clot is impaired, and tissue plasminogen activator is a medication used to dissolve blood clots.