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Phlebotomy and Blood Specimens

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Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Phlebotomy and Blood Specimens

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Question 1 of 5

When selecting a vein for phlebotomy, which of the following are true?

A. Use the vein that looks the largest, no matter what its condition

B. Avoid areas where the vein is crooked or feels hard and ropelike

C. The site of choice is the dorsal side of the hand

D. Use the right arm of a patient who has had a left mastectomy

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Question 2 of 5

Which of the following needle sizes would be an appropriate choice to use for phlebotomy in a 45-year-old patient?

A. 16 gauge

B. 19 gauge

C. 21 gauge

D. 23 gauge

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Question 3 of 5

The tourniquet should be applied where in relation to the intended puncture site?

A. 6 inches distal to the site

B. 3 inches distal to the site

C. 6 inches proximal to the site

D. 3 inches proximal to the site

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Question 4 of 5

A 'good' vein for phlebotomy should meet which of the following criteria?

A. It should feel bouncy

B. It should feel rigid

C. It should feel knobby

D. It should feel elastic

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Question 5 of 5

When performing phlebotomy using a needle and syringe, drawing back on the plunger can result in which of the following complications?

A. Collapse of vein

B. Hematoma

C. Infection of site

D. Rolling the vein

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