VENIPUNCTURE

Question 1

Foundation in Venipuncture:

Answer 1

Safety
Patient comfort
Quality

Question 2

Preferred site for venipuncture

Answer 2

antecubital fossa

Question 3

located near the center; preferred vein for venipuncture because it is large and stationary
It is often closer to the surface of the skin, more isolated from
underlying structures, and the least painful to puncture as there are fewer nerve endings in this area.

Answer 3

Median Cubital Vein

Question 4

lateral aspect; located on the thumb side of the arm; second choice; hard to palpate but fairly well anchored & the only vein can be felt in large patients
has more tendencies to move

Answer 4

Cephalic Vein

Question 5

medial side; not well anchored & rolls easily, ↑ risk of puncturing median cutaneous nerve or the brachial artery

Answer 5

Basilic Vein

Question 6

• is usually performed using the tip of the index finger of the nondominant hand to probe the antecubital area with a pushing motion rather than a stroking motion.

Answer 6

Palpation