Author Question: What is the recommended number of times for one phlebotomist to attempt to draw a patient? a. One ... (Read 45 times)

maegan_martin · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

What is the recommended number of times for one phlebotomist to attempt to draw a patient?

a. One
b. Two
c. Four
d. As many times as necessary to collect the blood

Question 2

What is the preferred site for phlebotomy on an adult?

a. Median cubital vein in the bend of the arm
b. Veins on top of the hand
c. Basilic vein in the bend of the arm
d. Ring finger

Silverbeard98 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
A phlebotomist should ideally make only two attempts to obtain blood from a patient. If both of these venipuncture attempts are unsuccessful, then another phlebotomist should be asked to continue. If two people have each failed twice, then the physician should be notified.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The medial cubital vein located in the bend of the arm is the preferred site for phlebotomy on an adult. The basilic vein is also acceptable, as are veins on the top of the hand if no site can be found or used in the antecubital fossa (bend of the arm). The ring finger cannot be used for venipuncture.