1. A phlebotomist would know that s/he has achieved vein access when: A. Blood will automatically pump into the syringe barrel. B. A "flash" of blood will appear in the hub of the needle C. There will be a very slight vibration in the needle D. Blood will immediately flow in the plunger E. You cannot tell when you are in a vein with a syringe.

1. A phlebotomist would know that s/he has achieved vein access when: A. Blood will automatically pump into the syringe barrel. B. A "flash" of blood will appear in the hub of the needle C. There will be a very slight vibration in the needle D. Blood will immediately flow in the plunger E. You cannot tell when you are in a vein with a syringe.

Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care: An Integrated Approach

5th Edition

ISBN:9781285244662

Author:White

Publisher:White

Chapter8: Arterial Blood Gas Sampling

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3SEPT

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