Question
A CCMA is performing a venipuncture on an adult patient in the antecubital fossa. The vein of first choice due to its size, stability, and location away from major structures is the:
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Answer
A.Basilic vein
B.Median cubital vein
C.Cephalic vein
D.Median cephalic vein
The median cubital vein is the preferred site because it is large, well-anchored, and located away from the brachial artery and median nerve. The basilic vein lies near the brachial artery and median nerve, making it a last choice. The cephalic vein is a second option but tends to roll more than the median cubital.
