23.
Puncture of the Vacutainer stopper is completed immediately:
a. Before the needle enters the vein.
b. After the needle enters the vein.
c.
Before withdrawal of the needle.
d. After withdrawal of the needle.
24.
Which way is the needle bevel supposed to be and how is it to be situated at time
of entry?
a. Bevel side down, parallel with, and alongside the vein.
b. Bevel side up, adjunct with, and alongside the vein.
c.
Bevel side perpendicular to, and close to the vein.
d. Bevel side up, parallel with, and alongside the vein.
25.
After the needle for a venipuncture is withdrawn, what must the patient do?
a. Take an iron compound.
b. Lie down for 10 minutes.
c.
Keep his fist clenched for 5 minutes.
d. Maintain light pressure on the gauze pad over the site.
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