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If you draw the blood too quickly from a vein the vein will have a tendency to?
it will collapse
When empty an artery is more likely to be collapsed than a vein?
No. A vein is more likely to collapse.
Will a small vein collapse if blood is drawn too quickly?
yes
Which vein can the phlebotomist palpate in an obese patient?
Cephalic vein. To locate the cephalic vein, rotate the patient's arm so that the hand is prone. In this position, the weight of excess tissue often pulls downward, making the cephalic vein easier to feel and penetrate with a needle.
Can a tongue with a vein in the center still be pierced if a professional pierces it off center?
That shouldn't be a problem, so long as the vein is avoided. It might feel a little strange, though.
What is thrombus of the right gonadal?
Thrombosis of the right gonadal vein is essentially a blood clot somewhere in the vein that carries blood away from the testis. The flow of blood in this vein goes towards your heart so it is a very serious condition that should not be avoided.
Can a CNA legally remove an IV catheter from a patient's vein?
State laws vary.
Why is an intravenous line inserted into the vein of a patient prior to pacemaker implant surgery?
An intravenous (IV) line will also be inserted into a vein in the patient's arm before the procedure begins in case medication or blood products are required during the insertion.
Why is an intravenous used during a colonoscopy?
An intravenous line is inserted into a vein in the patient's arm to administer, in most cases, a sedative and a painkiller.
What is the technique for leucophoresis?
leucapheresis - blood is withdrawn through a vein and passed through a cell separator machine. white cells are removed and the rest of the blood is returned to the patient through another vein. this method can be usd to collect peripheral blood stem cells from a patient.
How are antiboitics administered to a patient with mastoiditis?
Depending on the severity of the infection, the antibiotic can be given initially through a needle in the vein (intravenously or IV), and then (as the patient improves) by mouth.
What happens to the patient if you puncture an artery instead of a vein?
bright red blood will enter the bottle under pressure
