Blood Collection Equipment

Question 1

One of the oldest known methods that does not destroy the integrity of the vein

Answer 1

Syringe and needle method

Question 2

Parts of a syringe

Answer 2

Plunger
Barrel
Needle Adapter
Needle Hub
Shaft
Bevel
Protective Cover

Question 3

Syringe range of volume that is mostly used for subcutaneous and intramuscular injections

Answer 3

Smaller Volumes

Question 4

The larger the syringe size; the ___________ and the ___________

Answer 4

Lower pressure flow

Greater amount of vacuum

Question 5

Syringe volume commonly used for central lines, catheters, medical tubing

Answer 5

10-12 mL

Question 6

Syringe volume commonly used for irrigation

Answer 6

20-70 mL

Question 7

Way of pulling the syringe that avoids collapsing the vein

Answer 7

Pulling slowly and resting in between pulls

Question 8

Type of syringe tip: Secure screw type connection

Answer 8

Leur Lok Tip

Question 9

Type of syringe tip: Slip or push-on connection

Answer 9

Slip Tip

Question 10

Type of syringe tip: Off center. Used for surface veins or artery injections

Answer 10

Eccentric Tip

Question 11

Type of syringe tip: Longer and tapered slip tip design. Used for irrigation or with tubing

Answer 11

Catheter Tip

Question 12

Gauge to Needle proportion (relationship)

Answer 12

Inversely related

Question 13

Most used needle gauge

Answer 13

21G

Question 14

Largest needle gauge; and used in dialysis

Answer 14

16G

Question 15

Common shaft length

Answer 15

1 - 1.5 inches

Question 16

Needle gauge is selected according to:

Answer 16

Size and condition of patient’s vein
Type of procedure
Equipment being used

Question 17

The most ideal method of blood collection using syringes

Answer 17

Evacuated System

Question 18

When can the Evacuated System not be used

Answer 18

When the patient’s veins are too small and may collapse

Question 19

Another term used for the evacuated system

Answer 19

Vacutainer system

Question 20

The Evacuated tube system has been manufactured since ____ (year)

Answer 20

1940’s

Question 21

The volume rage of evacuated collection tubes

Answer 21

2-15 mL

Question 22

The three basic components of the evacuated collection tube

Answer 22

Needle
Tube Holder
Evacuated Tube

Question 23

This combines the benefits of the evacuated system and syringe system

Answer 23

Butterfly system

Question 24

Tubing length in butterfly system

Answer 24

5-12 inches

Question 25

Used in a butterfly system wherein the needle is replaced by a port to attach the butterfly

Answer 25

Luer adapter

Question 26

Micro-collection equipment, Two parts:

Answer 26

Method of heel or finger puncturing

Method of sample collection