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All of the following are situations in which an arm vein should NOT be used EXCEPT: A) an IV is running in the patient’s only arm. B) both arms are edematous. C) both arms are badly burned. D) both arms are restrained.

A patient seated in a phlebotomy chair will have her/his arm: A) supported and slightly bent at the elbow. B) raised above her/his head. C) dangling toward the floor. D) supported and extended downward in a straight line.  

During a venipuncture, blood flows into the evacuated tube with a forceful pulsing motion. What may be causing this to happen? A) An artery may have been punctured. B) The needle may be too close to a valve. C) An incorrect tube may have been selected. D) The tube may be expired.

Why should small children not have bandages applied after a dermal puncture? A) Because of a swallowing or choking risk B) Because of the small area punctured C) Because it will constrict the patient’s finger D) Because the bandages become contaminated

What is “apocalyptic” literature? Please show how the Apocalypse of Pseudo-Methodius is an example of an apocalyptic text. Make sure to situate the text in its historical setting and make sure to discuss concrete references and multiple specific examples from the excerpts of the text that we examined in class. 

When selecting a vein in the patient’s antecubital area, what action will help you to determine the size, depth, and direction of the vein? A) Heat the patient’s arm in the elbow area. B) Palpate the patient’s antecubital area. C) Pinch the patient’s arm in the antecubital area D) Chill the patient’s arm in the antecubital area.  

During a venipuncture, some blood flows into the evacuated tube and then stops. What may be causing this to happen? A) Any of these B) The needle is too close to a valve. C) The needle might have slipped out of the vein. D) The tube may be expired.

The name of the condition that patients may develop if they have a large amount of blood removed over time is: A) sickle cell anemia. B) genetic anemia. C) iatrogenic anemia. D) hemolytic anemia.

The maximum depth of capillary puncture on an infant’s heel is A) 1.0 mm B) 2.0 mm C) 3.0 mm D) 4.0 mm

Keeping a patient from moving during a venipuncture is important. Explain to the patient that movement can cause problems with the procedure. To help the anxious patient, you should: A) explain about needles tearing veins. B) tell the patient that you may strap his/her arms. C) engage the patient in conversation to distract him/her. D) remind the patient he/she has the right to refuse.