Chapter 7 Flashcards
1
Q
Why do we use gauze instead of cotton balls?
A
Cotton balls can stick to the wound
2
Q
What is a bevel?
A
The slanted sharp tip of the needle
3
Q
What is a Gauge?
A
The size of the needle in diameter
4
Q
What size gauge do we use on children or difficult veins?
A
23
5
Q
What gauge sizes are sued for the hand?
A
20-23, 21 is standard
6
Q
What gauge sizes are typically used for antecubital fossa
A
21-23, 21 is standard
7
Q
What is a tourniquet?
A
The band that keeps pressure on arm for blood draws
