Question

. During the venipuncture, the phlebotomist should do all of the following except:

a. anchor the vein above and below the puncture site.
b. insert the needle with the bevel up.
c. insert the needle at a 15- to 30-degree angle.
d. brace the hand holding the adapter on the patient's arm.

Answer 1

The phlebotomist should do all of the following except insert the needle with the bevel up.

Step-by-step explanation:

The phlebotomist should do all of the following except insert the needle with the bevel up. When performing a venipuncture, the phlebotomist should anchor the vein above and below the puncture site, insert the needle at a 15-30 degree angle, and brace the hand holding the adapter on the patient's arm. Inserting the needle with the bevel up is not recommended as it increases the risk of the needle slipping out of the vein.