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Phil the New Phlebotomy Tech is observing Pheona the Phenomenal Phlebotomy Tech’s technique while she performs an arterial puncture. One of the most striking differences he observes is the angle of the needle she is using. Pheona has inserted the needle at a 45-degree angle. Is Pheona demonstrating proper technique?

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Answer: A - Pheona is demonstrating the proper angle for an arterial puncture. A higher angle is necessary to access arterial vessels that lie deeper than superficial venous veins.

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