Prolonged Application of a Tourniquet (For Greater Than 1 Minute)

question 57

Multiple Choice

Prolonged application of a tourniquet (for greater than 1 minute) during routine blood collection procedures results in which of the following events?

• A) No effect on patient results will occur except for tests for lactic acid.
• B) Hemoconcentration will occur because cells and large molecules are forced into the bloodstream.
• C) No significant effects on patient results will occur.
• D) Hemoconcentration will occur as the plasma portion of the blood is forced into the tissues.

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