Choosing an appropriate vein for a venipuncture site is something Pheona-the-phenomenal-Phlebotomy Tech believes she has is skilled at due to her years of experience. Her experience has taught her it is better to trust her sense of touch more than her eyesight. Pheona believes it is more accurate to assess patients’ veins by palpation only! Is Pheona correct in her assumption?
Explanation
Answer: A - Pheona is correct to rely on her sense of touch, rather than her sight, when assessing a venipuncture site. Using sense of touch will result in more successful venipuncture, than using sight. Without using palpitation of the proposed site, the phlebotomist is unable to assess the texture, viability of a vein for venipuncture.
