phlebotomy chapter 7-9/ Latest Complete Solution TNCC 8th Edition Exa

what should you never tell a child when you are about to perform a venipuncture - ANSWER-that it will not hurt, instead tell them it will hurt a little and to make it easier hold still to make it easier on the child, what should you try to do when performing a venipuncture - ANSWER-try to only take one attempt and only use superficial veins what should you limit for children under 2 years old - ANSWER-venipuncture in superficial veins what allows for successful blood collection for children in superficial veins - ANSWER-use of a butterfly blood collection set and a 23 gauge needle. once the needle is in the vein, the flexibility of the tubing allows to move slightly while the blood is being collected what could happen when drawing from an older child - ANSWER-if they do not want their blood drawn they can be more difficult because they move quickly and can pull the needle out it is a good idea to do what for a younger child when drawing blood - ANSWER-offer a reward or "best patient" badge or cartoon bandage that makes the child feel important and lets the parents know you care what is the puncture method of choice for children under 1 year old - ANSWER-capillary puncture what are reasons capillary punctures are used in adults - ANSWER-1-patients who are severely burned 2-patients with cancer whose veins are reserved for therapeutic purposes 3-patients who are obese and whose veins are too deep to