Which of the following indicates venous admixture during arterial puncture? 1. Need to use syringe suction. 2. Dark-colored blood. 3. Small sample volumes

a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3


ANS: B
Small sample volumes or the need to apply syringe suction also may indicate that venous blood has been obtained.

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