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6 Cards in this Set
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A phlebotomist's first choice vein is usually the...
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Median cubital
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A phlebotomist's second choice vein is usually the...
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Cephalic vein
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A phlebotomist's third choice of vein is the...
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Basilic vein
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Name the six characteristics of a vein when searching for a good vein
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Location, size, depth, direction, condition, and turgor
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One of the reasons the basilic vein is not a good choice for phlebotomy is becuase..
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It lies very close to the median cutaneous nerve (the main nerve of the hand) which travels with the brachial artery.
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The most common location for preforming a venipuncture is the inside of the elbow, referred to as the...
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Antecubital fossa or the AC area.
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