CH 11 - DERMAL PUNCTURE [TEST BANK] QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024/25

CH 11 - DERMAL PUNCTURE [TEST BANK] QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024/25 1. Dermal puncture is preferred over venipuncture in infants because: A. superficial veins may not be large enough. B. collection from deep veins is dangerous. C. restraining the child can cause injury. D. all of the above. - ANSWER D. all of the above. 2. Collection of a sufficient amount of blood by dermal puncture is most difficult from: A. obese patients. B. geriatric patients. C. severely dehydrated patients. D. patients performing home glucose monitoring. - ANSWER C. severely dehydrated patients. 3. Which of these complications is not associated with deep vein puncture in infants? A. Danger to nearby organs. B. Collapsing of superficial veins. C. Reflex arteriospasm. D. Cardiac arrest. - ANSWER B. Collapsing of superficial veins. 4. Collection of a complete blood count (CBC) by dermal puncture is most likely to be requested for a patient: A. receiving chemotherapy. B. with poor circulation. C. with coronary artery disease. D. receiving allergy injections. - ANSWER A. receiving chemotherapy.