The veins in both arms of a patient who is obese are difficu…

The veins in both arms of a patient who is obese are difficult for a phlebotomy technician to palpate and the patient is complaining of pain from the standard disposable tourniquet applied to her arm.  Which steps might help the phlebotomy technician locate a vein and improve comfort for the patient?

Scars cover the arms and hands of a patient whose requisitio…

Scars cover the arms and hands of a patient whose requisition requires CBC and electrolytes. After finding no acceptable venipuncture site on either arm or hand, the phlebotomy technician sees that the scarring does not extend to the fingertips.  Which of the following is true?

After assembling the ETS and double-checking that he has the…

After assembling the ETS and double-checking that he has the correct tubes gathered for a venipuncture draw, a phlebotomy technician realizes that he forgot to remove the tourniquet after site selection.  He knows that is has been in place for more than one minute.  If he continues with the draw, what is one possible consequence?