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4. A tourniquet is used by the phlebotomist to assess and determine the location of a suitable vein for venipuncture. Ex

Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2022 5:23 pm
by answerhappygod
4. A tourniquet is used by the phlebotomist to assess anddetermine the location of a suitable vein for venipuncture. Explainbriefly: a. Why the tourniquet should be applied prior to bloodwithdrawal (2 marks) b. Where the tourniquet should be appliedbefore blood can be withdrawn. (2 marks)