In performing an arterial puncture, you should puncture the artery using a:
a. 15-degree angle of insertion with the bevel of the needle facing the hand
b. 15-degree angle of insertion with the bevel of the needle facing the elbow
c. 45-degree angle of insertion with the bevel of the needle facing the hand
d. 45-degree angle of insertion with the bevel of the needle facing the elbow
Question 2
You cannot perform a venipuncture successfully after two attempts. You should:
a. try at least two more times b. notify the patient's physician
c. ask another phlebotomist to try d. request the rest of the day off
Blocked Artery
Illustration of an embolus floating in an artery. The embolus will become lodged in a blood vessel t
Arteriogram of the left carotid artery and cerebral arteries.
Performing Venipuncture Using the Vacutainer Method
Differences between Artery and Vein