MCAS MA Chapter 44 review

When performing a venipuncture, you should ask the patient to clench the fist:

• always

• never

• only if the vein stands out

• only if the vein does not stand out

When performing a capillary puncture, the lancet should penetrate about ___ mm into the site.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 5

Venipuncture is also known as:

• arteriography

• cardiology

• cannulation

• phlebotomy

Before performing a capillary puncture, you must wipe the desired site with a prep pad soaked with:

• iodine

• alcohol

• witch hazel

• water

Which of the following sites is commonly used to collect a capillary blood sample?

• great finger

• thumb

• upper arm

• upper thigh

Which are the most ideal areas for capillary puncture on the hand?

• Ring finger and great finger

• Great finger, ring finger, and thumb

• Pinky finger, thumb, and great finger

• Any of the five fingers