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ACT. 1A: UNDERSTANDING PHLEBOTOMY Flashcards

1
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Also called as venesection

A

PHLEBOTOMY

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2
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phlebos means?

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vein

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3
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temnein means?

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  • to cut.
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4
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the act of opening a vein by using incision or puncture methods to draw blood for analysis or as part of therapeutic or diagnostic measures under the physician’s request.

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PHLEBOTOMY

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5
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The practice of Phlebotomy can be traced back to the time of the _________.

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Stone Age

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6
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used by men to cut vessels and drain blood from the body.

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Crude tools

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7
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also practiced this as a form of “Bloodletting” as early as 1400 BC.

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Ancient Egyptians

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8
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Phlebotomy became widely accepted during his time. [name and year]

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Hippocrates (460 – 377 BC)

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9
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Hippocrates’ time is where health was believed to be dependent on the balance of the humors.

Earth –
Air –
Fire –
Water –

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blood & brain, phlegm & lungs, black bile & spleen , yellow bile & gallbladder

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10
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To keep the balance, excess _______ is removed by bloodletting.

A

humor

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11
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is vital to the correct diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of a patient’s condition.

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Laboratory testing of blood specimens

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12
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constitute 70% of the objective information used by health-care providers to manage patient care and resolve patient health problems.

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Laboratory results

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13
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The quality of a test result is only as good as the quality of the __________________.

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specimen analyzed

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14
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can compromise the integrity of a successfully collected specimen.

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failure to adhere to the collection procedure

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15
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Approximately 56% of laboratory error occurs during this phase of laboratory testing.
(a process that occurs before testing of the sample)

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Preanalytical phase

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16
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Influencing factors are the responsibilities of the blood collector and it includes:

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  • Monitoring of specimen ordering
  • Correct patient identification
  • Patient communication and safety
  • Patient preparation
  • Timing of collections
  • Phlebotomy equipment
  • Collection techniques
  • Specimen labeling
  • Specimen transportation to the laboratory
  • Specimen processing
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17
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PHLEBOTOMY: COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE 1

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Obtain and accession the test request

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PHLEBOTOMY: COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE2.

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Identify the patient

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PHLEBOTOMY: COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE3.

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Verify diet restrictions

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PHLEBOTOMY: COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE4.

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Prepare the patient for testing

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PHLEBOTOMY: COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE5.

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Assemble equipment and supplies

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PHLEBOTOMY: COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE6.

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Wash hands and put on gloves

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23
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PHLEBOTOMY: COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE7.

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Reassure patient

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24
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PHLEBOTOMY: COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE8.

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Position patient

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25
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PHLEBOTOMY: COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE9.

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Apply the tourniquet.

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26
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PHLEBOTOMY: COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE10.

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Ask the patient to make a fist

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27
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PHLEBOTOMY: COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE11.

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Select the venipuncture site

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28
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PHLEBOTOMY: COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE12.

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Release the tourniquet.

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29
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PHLEBOTOMY: COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE13.

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Clean the site

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30
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PHLEBOTOMY: COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE14.

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Verify equipment and tube selection

31
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PHLEBOTOMY: COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE15.

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Reapply the tourniquet

32
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PHLEBOTOMY: COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE16.

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Pick up and position blood collection equipment

33
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PHLEBOTOMY: COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE17.

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Remove the cover and inspect the needle

34
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PHLEBOTOMY: COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE18.

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Anchor the vein

35
Q

PHLEBOTOMY: COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE19.

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Have the patient make a fist

36
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PHLEBOTOMY: COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE20.

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Insert the needle into the vein

37
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PHLEBOTOMY: COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE21.

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Fill the syringe barrel

38
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PHLEBOTOMY: COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE22.

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Withdraw the needle

39
Q

PHLEBOTOMY: COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE23.

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Engage safety device

40
Q

PHLEBOTOMY: COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE24.

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Dispose of sharps

41
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PHLEBOTOMY: COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE25.

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Transfer blood to evacuated tubes

42
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PHLEBOTOMY: COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE26.

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Label the tubes

43
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PHLEBOTOMY: COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE27.

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Observe special handling instructions

44
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PHLEBOTOMY: COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE28.

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Check the patient’s arm and apply bandage

45
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PHLEBOTOMY: COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE29.

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Dispose of contaminated materials

46
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PHLEBOTOMY: COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE30.

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Thank the patient

47
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PHLEBOTOMY: COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE31.

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Remove gloves and wash hands

48
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PHLEBOTOMY: COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE32.

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Check specimen collection logs (if applicable)

49
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PHLEBOTOMY: COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURE33.

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Transport the specimen to the lab

50
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Requisitions are the forms on which test orders are entered and sent to the lab. These include?

A

-Hand-written requisitions
-Computer-printed requisitions
-Barcode labels

51
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The most important step in specimen collection; Ask the patient to state name and date of birth;Check the patient’s identification bracelet (if admitted).

A

Identify the patient.

52
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In checking the patient’s identification bracelet it includes?

A

-Name
-Identification number:
a. Medical record number
b. Visit number

53
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Fasting

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Verify diet restrictions

54
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-Bedside manner
-Explain the procedure
-Obtain consent

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Prepare the patient for testing

55
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For seated patients, the arm should?

A
  • arm should be supported firmly
  • Arm should not be bent at the elbow
56
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For Supine patients: the arm should be

A

Arm extended
Not bent at elbow

57
Q

In asking the patient to make a fist, what happens to the veins?

A

-Veins become more prominent

58
Q

do not allow patient to pump (open and close) fist as this causes________________ and leads to ______________ results

A

hemoconcentration; erroneous

59
Q

What arm will generally have the most prominent veins?

A

Dominant arm

60
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It has a bounce or resilience

61
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Do not select vein that feels ____ and _____ or lacks ________

A

hard; cord-like; resilience

62
Q

These are hard and lack resilience

63
Q

Do not draw from above an __

A

Do not draw from above an IV

64
Q

If necessary, have IV turned off for a minimum of__ minutes prior to collecting

65
Q

Remember to turn it back on, or inform the _____ staff that the phlebotomy procedure is done

66
Q

Avoid____________, ____________ or ________area

A

burned; scarred; tattooed

67
Q

Edematous areas should be avoided. Edematous means?

A

Swelling caused by excess fluid in body tissues

68
Q

Avoid drawing in the area of a hematoma. If there is no alternative where will you draw?

A

Draw from below site

69
Q

Mastectomy means

A

a surgical operation to remove a breast.

70
Q

Draw from the side__________ of mastectomy whenever possible

71
Q

Check __________ region on both arms to find a suitable vein

A

antecubital

72
Q

Use leg, ankle, or foot veins except as a _______ and after obtaining permission from patient’s physician

A

last resort

73
Q

Lower extremity venipuncture may cause _________________

A

blood clot formation

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