During a Routine Venipuncture, When Should the Phlebotomist Request That

question 6

Multiple Choice

During a routine venipuncture, when should the phlebotomist request that the patient "make a fist"?

• A) After applying the tourniquet and before inserting the needle
• B) After the last tube has been drawn
• C) After the procedure is finished and the gauze has been applied so that bleeding stops
• D) Only if a tourniquet is not used

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Definitions:

Lung Volume

The total amount of air that the lungs can hold, which varies among individuals and is crucial for respiratory function.

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle found in the walls of hollow organs like the intestines and blood vessels, controlling involuntary movements.

Bronchioles

Small respiratory airways within the lungs that branch from the larger bronchi and connect to the alveoli.

Alveoli

Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange between the air and blood takes place.