5.
You are going to initiate a saline lock. What type of blood vessel should you use?
a.
A straight artery that can be easily felt.
b.
An artery located on a joint.
c.
A straight vein that can be easily felt.
b.
A vein located on a joint.
6.
The constricting band should be applied about:
a.
6 inches above the infusion site.
b.
6 inches below the infusion site.
c.
2 inches below the infusion site.
d.
2 inches above the infusion site.
7.
A constricting band should not be left in place more than ______________.
8.
You are cleansing the site for venipuncture using an alcohol pad. How should you
wipe the area?
_______________________________________________________________.
9.
How do you draw the skin over the insertion site taut prior to the venipuncture?
a. Place the thumb of your non-dominant hand about 1 inch below the site and
press.
b. Place the thumb of your non-dominant hand about 1 inch above the site and
press.
c. Place the thumb of your dominant hand about 1 inch below the site and press.
d. Place the thumb of your dominant hand about 1 inch above the site and press.
10.
The needle should be inserted into the skin with the bevel:
a. Down.
b. To the side.
c. Up.
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