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Why may venipuncture from infants and children be necessary?
Why may venipuncture from infants and children be necessary?
- Because it is a more convenient method for healthcare professionals
- Because skin puncture is not possible for all tests (correct)
- Because it is less painful than capillary puncture
- Because it is a preferred method for all patients
What is a challenge when performing venipuncture on newborns and infants?
What is a challenge when performing venipuncture on newborns and infants?
- Patients are too old for venipuncture
- Veins are only accessible in the scalp
- Veins are too large and easy to access
- Veins are small and not well developed (correct)
What is a risk of removing more than 10% of an infant's blood volume at one time?
What is a risk of removing more than 10% of an infant's blood volume at one time?
- Anemia and cardiac arrest (correct)
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Obesity
What tests are commonly ordered for patients 65 or older?
What tests are commonly ordered for patients 65 or older?
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What is a benefit of capillary puncture?
What is a benefit of capillary puncture?
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Which patients may benefit from capillary puncture?
Which patients may benefit from capillary puncture?
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