Prolonged Application of a Tourniquet (For Greater Than 1 Minute)

Multiple Choice

Prolonged application of a tourniquet (for greater than 1 minute) during routine blood collection procedures results in which of the following events?

A) No effect on patient results will occur except for tests for lactic acid.
B) Hemoconcentration will occur because cells and large molecules are forced into the bloodstream.
C) No significant effects on patient results will occur.
D) Hemoconcentration will occur as the plasma portion of the blood is forced into the tissues.