Question

question: 7 of 20 a phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture on a patient who currently has an iv in both arms. which of the following actions should the technician take? ask the nurse to turn the ivs off for 1 min. apply the tourniquet above the iv site. ask the nurse to turn the ivs off for 2 min. ask the nurse to remove one of the ivs.

Explanation:

When a patient has an IV in both arms and a phlebotomy technician is performing venipuncture, the appropriate action is to apply the tourniquet above the IV site to help visualize veins for blood draw while minimizing interference with the IV. Turning the IVs off or removing one of the IVs is not a standard or first - line action as it can disrupt the patient's treatment.

Answer:

Apply the tourniquet above the IV site.