Asked by Jennifer Stephens on Jul 20, 2024

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Which of the following would you include when performing venipuncture using an evacuation system?

A) Bunch up the patient's skin above and below the insertion site
B) Insert the needle at a 45º angle with the bevel side down
C) Penetrate the vein wall to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch
D) Leave the tourniquet on until after you withdraw the needle from the vein
E) Be careful not to invert collection tubes that have additives in them

Venipuncture

The puncture of a vein with a needle for the purpose of drawing blood.

Evacuation system

A coordinated plan and set of procedures designed to safely remove people from a dangerous or potentially dangerous area.

Tourniquet

An instrument for temporarily arresting the flow of blood to or from a distal part by pressure applied with an encircling device.

  • Learn the systematic procedures and evaluations required for exact acquisition of blood samples.
  • Recognize the proper procedures and safeguarding steps for phlebotomy.
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logan bluhmJul 26, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
When performing venipuncture using an evacuation system, it is correct to penetrate the vein wall to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch. This ensures proper entry into the vein for blood collection without going too deep, which could cause discomfort or injury to the patient.