CCMA Phlebotomy Flashcards
What should you ensure before running a centrifuge?
Cap tubes and balance them
Until what age are heel sticks performed on patients?
1 year
What is the butterfly method in blood draw?
Hold by the wings
What can be used to warm hands or heels before a capillary blood draw?
Heat pack
What should you do after collecting blood in tubes?
Invert tubes 3-4 times
Where should intradermal injections be administered?
Forearm area, 2-3 finger lengths below the antecubital space
What must be drawn first when drawing blood?
Cultures
What is the needle size for subcutaneous injections?
½-⅝ inch
What is the typical angle for a subcutaneous injection?
45 degrees (90 degrees if obese)
How should a subcutaneous injection be administered?
Slowly
What is the injection angle for intramuscular injections?
90 degrees
Where are intradermal injections typically given?
3-4 fingers below the antecubital area
What is the order of draw for blood collection?
Blood Cultures, Yellow, Light Blue, Red, Gold, Green, Lavender, Gray
Which tube is used for PT-INR tests?
Light Blue tube
Which tube is used for CBC-INR tests?
Light Blue tube
Which tube is used for A1C levels?
Lavender tube
What do PT/INR tests measure?
Blood clotting factors
What should a patient do before a blood draw?
Pump their fist 3 times
Where should a tourniquet be placed?
3-4 inches above the site
How long should a tourniquet be left on?
No longer than 60 seconds
What additive is used in the light blue tube for PT/INR tests?
Sodium Citrate
