Phlebotomist Exam Prep

Category - Puncture & Draws

A 22-gauge needle would be appropriately used for which group of the following patients? Choose all that apply.

  1. Infants
  2. Children
  3. Senior adults
  4. All of the above
Explanation

Answers: B and C - In general, a 22-gauge needle is usually used in both children and senior adults. For most adults, an 18-20 gauge needle is necessary, while 24-gauge needles are used for infants and only occasionally for seniors.

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