Chap 3- Methods of Specimen Collection Flashcards
What is the supine position?
Patient is laying face up on their back.
What is the prone position?
Patient is lying face down on their stomach.
When drawing blood from the back of the patient’s hand the ___ position may also refer to the hand of the patient with the palm facing down
Prone.
If a patient ate a meal before the procedure and could interfere with…
Laboratory testing
The most commonly requested time specimen is
Glucose level
A breakdown of glucose is referred to as
Glycolytic action
If blood is collected to determine the level of medications, the blood should be collected just before the next
Dose of medication
When explaining the procedure as what arm is to be used always refer to the patients
Right or left arm.
Why should gloves be put on in front of the patient?
Reassure safety
What is the tourniquets purpose?
To enlarge the veins and cause the blood to pull.
What is the most common vein in the arm?
The median cubital.
Where is the antecubital area?
The elbow
If arm veins can’t be used the____ and ____are except it for a puncture.
The basilic and dorsal hand veins
Should allow alcohol to dry for ___ to ___ before puncture.
30 to 60 seconds.
The needle should form an angle of __ to ____.
15 to 30°
