9. If blood is needed from infants, which veins should be used for the venipuncture?
a. Sagittal sinus area.
b. Veins located in the proximal forearm or antecubital space.
c.
The collapsed vein.
d. The jugular or femoral vein. The vein selected should be large, readily
accessible, and sufficiently close to the surface to be seen and palpated.
10.
If venipuncture poses a problem due to the age of the patient, sclerotization due to
repeated venipuncture, or any other unusual circumstance, which procedure is to
be followed?
a. Under some circumstances the technician should withdraw blood from a
sagittal sinus, jugular vein, or femoral vein.
b. Under no circumstances should a technician withdraw blood from a sagittal
sinus, jugular vein, or femoral vein.
c.
The technician may withdraw blood from a sagittal sinus, jugular vein, or
femoral vein.
d. Withdraw blood from a sagittal sinus, jugular vein, or femoral vein.
e. If the need arises, the technician should withdraw blood from, a sagittal sinus
or jugular vein, but not from the femoral vein.
11.
Which item of equipment is normally used for the collection of blood specimens?
a. Isopropyl alcohol, 40 percent.
b. Gauze pads, 6 x 6 inches.
c.
Needle, 1 to 1 1/2 inches, 19-23 gauge.
d. Needle, large bevel.
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