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1
Q

How to anchor a vein

A

Place the thumb of your non dominant hand approx 2 inches below the intended site of insertion. Hold down firmly with a slight distal tug downward.

2
Q

what kind of needle should be used for ETS method venipuncture?

A

21-23 Gauge, 1-1.5 in long hollow needles with a beveled edge

3
Q

the most common additives in tubes

A

Anticoagulants or clot activators

4
Q

Why use the syringe method?

A

used for Pt. who have fragile veins that collapse easily; the plunger the barrel of the syringe allows you to manually adjust the rate that the blood is withdrawn from the Pt.and therefore prevents the collapsing of fragile veins

5
Q

First choice vein for venipuncture on a child or adult

A

Median cubital Vein

6
Q

Second Choice vein for venipuncture on a child or adult

A

Cephalic Vein

7
Q

Third choice vein for venipuncture on a child or adult

A

Basilic Vein

8
Q

Characteristics of ideal Vein

A

well anchored
feels spongy and bouncy to the touch
is straight and easy to access with a needle

9
Q

Best site choice for dermal punctures children or adults

A

middle and ring fingers on the non dominant hand

10
Q

what can be used if a tourniquet is not available?

A

A BP cuff pumped to 40 mm/Hg

11
Q

What angle should be used for venipuncture in the antecubital area?

A

insert the needle at 15 degrees to 30 degree angle, depending on the depth of the vessel. The deeper the vein is located in the arm, the greater the angle, not to exceed 30 degrees. A vein close to the surface of the skin should be collected at a shallower angle, no shallower than 15 degrees.