Which of These Is a Good Practice When Drawing Blood

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a good practice when drawing blood from a child?

• A)Request assistance from the adult who brought the child
• B)Speak to the child directly using calming words he or she can understand
• C)Prepare the venipuncture supplies quickly, and try not to show the child the needle until immediately before the puncture
• D)All of the above

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A region of the brain involved in emotional processing, particularly fear and pleasure responses.

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain involved in learning and memory, especially the consolidation of short-term to long-term memory.

Fornix

A C-shaped bundle of nerve fibers in the brain that acts as a major pathway for transmitting signals related to memory between the hippocampus and other brain regions.

Hypothalamus

A compact area within the brain that is vital for numerous essential activities, such as hormone secretion and body temperature control.