A Patient Is to Have a Venipuncture to Obtain a Blood

question 35

Multiple Choice

A patient is to have a venipuncture to obtain a blood sample to check ammonia levels.What should the nurse do when given this information?

• A)Use pre-warmed test tubes.
• B)Keep the specimen out of the light.
• C)Avoid use of a tourniquet during the procedure.
• D)Place the samples on ice before sending them to the lab.

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Definitions:

Urethra

The tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body in both sexes, and also conveys semen in males.

Pelvic Cavity

The body cavity located in the lower abdomen, housing organs such as the bladder, reproductive organs, and rectum.

Vas Deferens

The vas deferens is a long, muscular tube that transports mature sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts in preparation for ejaculation.

Pregnancy

The period during which a woman carries a developing fetus inside her womb, usually lasting around 40 weeks from the last menstrual period.