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How do you anchor a vein during venipuncture?
You use your thumb to keep the vein from "rolling" while doing a venipuncture.
What standard conditions must be observed during venipuncture?
See the Web Links to the left for more information about venipuncture.
How do you prevent a hematoma during a venipuncture?
Pressure is applied on the vein until bleeding stops completely.
When applying the combat application tournique CAT how many times is the windlass rod twisted?
3
Do you need to wear gloves to perform venipuncture?
OSHA requires the use of gloves during venipuncture except in those extremely rare cases in which doing so would put the patient and health care provider in jeopardy.
What is meant by puncturing a venipuncture?
A venipuncture is a puncture in a vein. As when a person gives blood or has a blood test run.
What is the medical term meaning swelling or mass of blood caused by blood leaking from a blood vessel during or following venipuncture?
Hematoma
Are there risks for a cholesterol test?
The primary risk to the patient is a mild stinging or burning sensation during the venipuncture, with minor swelling or bruising afterward
What is a venipuncture?
Venipuncture is the medical term used when drawing blood. Basically, it means your vein has had a needle stuck into it for some purpose.
Why is hemostasis after a venipuncture?
it promotes vasoconstriction
Why is hemostasis important after a venipuncture?
it promotes vasoconstriction
What gets removed during a tonsillectomy?
Both the tonsils are removed during tonsillectomy
