Which Size of Scalp Vein Needle Should Be Used to Draw

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which size of scalp vein needle should be used to draw arterial blood from an infant?

• A) 22 gauge
• B) 24 gauge
• C) 26 gauge
• D) 28 gauge

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Definitions:

Perception

The process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions to give meaning to their environment.

Kinesthetic Sense

The awareness of the position and movement of parts of the body through the sense of muscular and skeletal movement.

Muscle Fibers

The cells of muscles that contract to produce movement, classified into types such as slow-twitch and fast-twitch based on their properties.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or neuronal structures that respond to external stimuli such as light, touch, sound, or chemicals, and convert them into neural signals.