During a venipuncture, blood flows into the evacuated tube w…

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.

What is “apocalyptic” literature? Please show how the Apocal…

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, wha…

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.  

Keeping a patient from moving during a venipuncture is impor…

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.