After Obtaining an Arterial Blood Sample Through Percutaneous Puncture Using

Multiple Choice

After obtaining an arterial blood sample through percutaneous puncture using a syringe that does not have a capping safety device, what should you do?

A) Remove the needle with a Kelly clamp, then plug the syringe.
B) "Scoop" the needle cap up with one hand, then plug the syringe.
C) Force the needle into a rubber cork or plastic stopper.
D) Manually remove and bend the needle, then plug the syringe.