Isopropyl Alcohol (70%) Is Commonly Used for Cleansing the Venipuncture

question 4

Multiple Choice

Isopropyl alcohol (70%) is commonly used for cleansing the venipuncture site before phlebotomy. The motion that should be used in cleansing is:

• A) Beginning at the outer edge away from the intended site of needle entry, use concentric circles and gradually work in to the center.
• B) Using random motion, scrub over and around the intended site of needle entry for 1 full minute.
• C) Beginning at the intended site of needle entry, work in concentric circles away from the site.
• D) Using random motion, lightly wipe over the intended site for 2 full minutes.

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Definitions:

Intracellular

Situated or happening inside a cell or cells.

Intravenous Catheter

A tube inserted into a vein to deliver fluids, medication, or nutrients directly into the bloodstream.

Phlebitis

Inflammation of a vein, often accompanied by pain and swelling, sometimes due to an infection or from the presence of an intravenous (IV) catheter.

Edematous

Describes tissue that is swollen due to the accumulation of excess fluid in the body's tissues.