When drawing blood, in the case of a patient who has had a double mastectomy with lymph node dissection, you should:
A) use a vein in the upper thigh
B) send the patient to the nearest hospital or lab
C) have the provider draw the blood
D) consult with the provider
Question 2
Which of the following applies to an aneroid gauge?
A) Has a round scale or dial that is calibrated in millimeters (mmHg), in increments of two.
B) Results are recorded as odd numbers.
C) Results are recorded as either odd or even numbers.
D) None of the above
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