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Could bending an arm after a venipuncture cause a bruise?
Yes
Is it best to venipuncture from the lateral or medial side of the arm?
Aren't the veins closer to the surface on medial?
During the venipuncture procedure the tourniquet should not remain on the patient's arm for more than how long?
According to CLSI the tourniquet should not be left on for more than a minute. If a suitable vein has not been found, remove the tourniquet, leave it off for two minutes, then reapply the tourniquet to look for suitable veins and/or perform the venipuncture.
When already performing a venipuncture on a person and the needle is already in the persons arm and you notice the bllod is bright red what are you to do next?
If the needle was inserted and you saw a back flow of blood, then you have to connect the filled IV tubing, clean the insertion site and anchor using tape and splint.
When anchoring a vein for venipuncture why is it inadvisable to place one finger above the venipuncture site?
There are two reasons for this first is for safety. If the patient pulls the arm back when the needle is inserted the needle may recoil as it comes out of the arm, springing back into your finger. Also there is the possibility of contamination of the site that you just cleaned.
Where is venous access done?
For peripheral venipuncture the common site is usually a vein in the arm (the anticubital fossa located on the opposite side of the elbow)
When is it completely contraindicated to take a blood pressure on a patients arm?
You should not take blood pressures in the arm if the patient has lymphedema or is at high risk for it, such as after a lymph node dissection for breast cancer.
What is a near arm cartwheel?
Near Arm cartwheel refers to a ONE ARM cartwheel where the arm used matches the "first" arm (aka: arm nearest to take off foot), used in performing a regular cartwheel.Understanding the opposite will help clarifyFar Arm cartwheel refers to a ONE ARM cartwheel where the arm used matches the "second" (aka furthest away) arm used in performing a regular cartwheel. This one arm cartwheel is an EXCELLENT tool to evaluate the efficiency of a tumbler, particularly support/push phase of a round off.
Is it true that performing triceps stretch helps to increase the flexibility in the arm?
Yes. That is true.
What techniques should one use when performing a self breast check?
When performing a self breast check one should move around the breast in slow, deliberate circles. One should feel under each arm and around the underside for any unusual bumps. It is advisable to look up the technique on WebMD for a full checklist of the procedure.
The ability to tap into signals from the brain to produce hand and arm movement holds promise for patients with .?
The ability to tap into signals from the brain to produce hand and arm movement holds promise for patients with _____.
What does tiny red spots on a patients arm when the tourniquet is applied mean?
patient is allergic to latex
