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What position should the client be when doing a Venapuncture?
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Sitting or lying down comfortably.
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What size Needle should be used for a Venapuncutre in the antecubital vein?
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20-21Gauge / 1.0 - 1.5inch for antecubital veins.
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After placing tourniquet on arm, what should the client be instructed to do next?
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"Pump" the arm by opening and closing several times. Finally leave it in a fist while a vein is palpated.
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What steps can the Phlebotomist take if it is difficult to find a vein?
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Wrap the arm in a warm compress to promote venous distention.
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How long can a tourniquet be left in place?
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Never more than 1-2 minutes.
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What size needle should be used for a venapuncture in the hand?
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A 23-25 gauge needle.
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What should be the position of the needle in a venapuncture?
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Directly in line with the vein, and at a 15￮ angle with the bevel of the needle up.
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