Which of the following is the best way to tell that the specimen you are collecting is in fact arterial blood?

Which of the following is the best way to tell that the specimen you are collecting is in fact arterial blood?



A. a flash of blood appeared in the syringe on needle entry
B. blood pulsed into the syringe under its own power
C. the color of blood is bright cherry red
D. there is no way to tell for certain


Answer: B. blood pulsed into the syringe under its own power


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