blood collection

Question 1

most common method of obtaining blood?

Answer 1

It is venipuncture, in which the blood is taken directly from a surface vein

Question 2

Where is venipuncture usually carried out?

Answer 2

A physician office laboratory often has a permanent location where venipuncture is performed. In such cases, you likely will seat the patient in a venipuncture chair, which has an adjustable locking armrest to protect the patient if he or she should faint.

Question 3

venipuncture equipment

Answer 3

double pointed safety needles, evacuated, stoppered tubes, needle holder, sharps container, winged infusion sets (butterfly needles), syringes, tourniquet, marking pens, alcohol swabs, gauze pads, bandages, gloves

Question 4

how long should the tourniquet be tied on?

Answer 4

1 minuet

Question 5

PPE during venipuncture

Answer 5

gloves

Question 6

function of tourniquet

Answer 6

helpful in locating veins in antecubital region and any other are that may be drawn for venipuncture

Question 7

what fruits do the patients have to be allergic to to not use latex

Answer 7

banana and avocado

Question 8

what do evacuated tubes (vacutainer) systems consist of

Answer 8

evacuated tubes of various sizes that have color coded tops