1. A phlebotomist would know that s/he has achieved vein access when: A. Blood will automatically pump into the syringe barrel. B. A "flash" of blood will appear in the hub of the needle C. There will be a very slight vibration in the needle D. Blood will immediately flow in the plunger E. You cannot tell when you are in a vein with a syringe.

1. A phlebotomist would know that s/he has achieved vein access when: A. Blood will automatically pump into the syringe barrel. B. A "flash" of blood will appear in the hub of the needle C. There will be a very slight vibration in the needle D. Blood will immediately flow in the plunger E. You cannot tell when you are in a vein with a syringe.

Biomedical Instrumentation Systems

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133478294

Author:Chatterjee

Publisher:Chatterjee

Chapter6: Biomedical Electrodes, Sensors, And Transducers

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 13P

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