Which of the Following Would You Include When Performing Venipuncture

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would you include when performing venipuncture using an evacuation system?

• A) Bunch up the patient's skin above and below the insertion site
• B) Insert the needle at a 45º angle with the bevel side down
• C) Penetrate the vein wall to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch
• D) Leave the tourniquet on until after you withdraw the needle from the vein
• E) Be careful not to invert collection tubes that have additives in them

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