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°
The bevel should be…
Bevels side up. Hey
When the blood begins to flow you should…
Remove the tourniquet.
Elements of the requisition form are…
- Patients first, middle, and surname, and the patient’s ID number
- Date of birth and sex of the patient
- Name of physician requesting procedure
- Source of specimen
- Date and time of collection and initials of phlebotomist
- Indication of test requested
(no address)
Capillary puncture is also known as a
Dermal puncture and or fingerstick
Skin puncture is usually chosen if…
Small amount of blood or need it, or if the patient is an infant or anemic.
What is the Monoject Monoletter?
A safety device for capillary blood collection.
For capillary puncture the cut should be orientated across…
Do you fingerprint lines
When doing a capillary puncture the first drop of blood should be ___?
Wiped off.
A blood smear is performed right after wiping away the___
First drop of blood.
The best angle for spreading a blood smear is___?
30°
The last step of every procedure is?
Check that the bleeding has stopped
