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Phlebotomy Technician

Category - Procedures & Tubes

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Generally, where and how is a tourniquet applied for a venipuncture procedure?
  1. Midway between the shoulder and bend of elbow. Applied with enough pressure to compress and engorge the vein.
  2. Three inches above venipuncture site. Applied with enough pressure to slow or stop blood flow.
  3. Two inches above venipuncture site. Applied with enough pressure to compress and engorge the vein.
  4. Midway between the shoulder and bend of elbow. Applied with enough pressure to slow or stop blood flow.
Explanation
Answer: A - A tourniquet should be applied approximately midway between the shoulder and bend of elbow (about 3 inches above the elbow). A properly applied tourniquet will compress the vein only. A tourniquet should never be applied with enough tension to slow or stop arterial blood flow.
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