Veins Flashcards
1
Q
What are the choices of veins for venipuncture in order?
A
- Median cubital
- Cephalic (thumb side)
- Basilic Vein (pinky side)
2
Q
Which vein do you use in obese patients and why?
A
The cephalic vein because the median cubital is hard to find
3
Q
Which fingers do you use for capillary punctures?
A
Side of the middle or ring finger
4
Q
Sclerotic veins
A
hard inflexible veins that are often in older patients
5
Q
Torturous veins
A
twisted and do not go in straight line
6
Q
Thrombotic veins
A
have blood clot
7
Q
Fragile veins
A
thin weak veins often found in younger and older patients
8
Q
Phlebitic veins
A
Tender, warm, and red around them. Possibly have clots
9
Q
Which blood draw is capillary blood?
A
-Dermal puncture
-Capillary stick
-Finger Stick
