You Are Performing a Skin Puncture Using a Fingertip

question 39

Multiple Choice

You are performing a skin puncture using a fingertip.Which is correct?

• A) Cool the finger with an ice pack.
• B) Raise the finger above the person's waist.
• C) Clean the site with an antiseptic wipe.
• D) Touch the site after cleaning to ensure you have the correct site.

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Definitions:

Ponzo Illusion

A visual illusion where two horizontal lines of identical length appear to be of different lengths due to their contextual positioning within converging parallel lines.

Geometrical Illusions

Optical illusions that involve the misperception of the basic geometric characteristics such as size, shape, position, or curvature of visually perceived objects.

Linear Perspective

A depth cue in visual perception that parallel lines appear to converge as they recede into the distance.

Artistic Ploy

A strategic or imaginative technique employed by artists to achieve a particular effect or to engage the audience.