Needles Flashcards
1
Q
Needle angle for venipuncture
A
15-30 degrees
2
Q
Needle angle for buttery
A
10-15 degrees
3
Q
Needle angle for arterial
A
45-60 degrees
4
Q
Smallest needle gauge
A
23-25
5
Q
Largest needle gauge
A
16
6
Q
Finger stick puncture depth
A
3.0 mm
7
Q
Heel stick puncture depth
A
2.0 mm
8
Q
Bleeding time puncture depth
A
1.0 mm
9
Q
Dermal puncture width
A
2.4 mm
