When Collecting Blood from an Artery,the Designated Collector Should

question 9

Multiple Choice

When collecting blood from an artery,the designated collector should:

• A) ask the patient to make a tight fist.
• B) tighten the tourniquet to stop arterial flow.
• C) request a nurse to be present.
• D) make sure that the patient is in a steady state.

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Definitions:

Discretion

The freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation, often used in legal and law enforcement contexts.

Probable Cause

A reasonable basis for believing that a crime may have been committed, which is used as a standard by law enforcement to obtain warrants for arrests and searches.

Motivated

Having a strong reason to act or accomplish something, being driven towards a goal or objective.