MEDICAL
VEINS
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Question
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Nerves, tendons, and sometimes arteries can get in the way when drawing from the antecubital space.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -For novice phlebotomists, this vein is the first choice because it is close to the skin’s surface and tends not to roll when punctured.
Detailed explanation-2: -Venipuncture. The median cubital vein in the antecubital fossa is the most commonly used site due to its accessibility and size, followed by the neighboring cephalic and basilic veins [13, 49, 51, 52].
Detailed explanation-3: -The basilic vein, median cubital vein, and cephalic vein are superficial veins that are frequently selected for venipuncture at the cubital fossa because of its characteristics: a thick lumen and an easily visible confirmation.
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