40. Marisha palpates for the patient's vein and is successful. She inserts the needle; however, no blood is entering the hub of the needle. Which of the following could explain why? * |-The angle of insertion is too high. II -The vein has collapsed. III -The needle insertion was too shallow. 41. Which of the following describes the proper cleaning of a venipuncture site? * 1-Cleaning the site approximately 2 inch in diameter. Il-Clean in concentric circles. III -Rubbing vigorously to remove surface dirt.

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40. Marisha palpates for the patient's vein and is successful. She inserts
the needle; however, no blood is entering the hub of the needle. Which of
the following could explain why? *
|-The angle of insertion is too high.
II -The vein has collapsed.
II -The needle insertion was too shallow.
41. Which of the following describes the proper cleaning of a
venipuncture site? *
1-Cleaning the site approximately 2 inch in diameter.
II-Clean in concentric circles.
III-Rubbing vigorously to remove surface dirt
Transcribed Image Text:40. Marisha palpates for the patient's vein and is successful. She inserts the needle; however, no blood is entering the hub of the needle. Which of the following could explain why? * |-The angle of insertion is too high. II -The vein has collapsed. II -The needle insertion was too shallow. 41. Which of the following describes the proper cleaning of a venipuncture site? * 1-Cleaning the site approximately 2 inch in diameter. II-Clean in concentric circles. III-Rubbing vigorously to remove surface dirt
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