Chapter 7 Flashcards
Name 5 blood collection equipment/supplies that phlebotomist use
Phlebotomy chair, phlebotomy cart, gloves, antiseptic/hand sanitizer, gauze pads or sharps container
Antiseptic
Prevents sepsis (microorganisms or their toxins in the blood) and is 70% isoprophyl alcohol (most common for routine blood collection) -Safe on human skin
Disinfectants
Removes or kills microorganisms on surfaces & instruments
-Not safe on human skin
Hand Sanitizers
Alcohol based rinses, gels and foams
- can replace hand washing if hands are not visibly soiled
What is the gauge of a needle ?
The diameter of the lumen (hollow part of the needle)
What is the appropriate range for the needle gauges?
20-23
What is the most common needle gauge and needle length?
21 is the most common needle gauge and 1.5 inch is the most common length.
ETS
Evacuated Tube System
What are two things you should look for on your needle before you use it?
- Bevel is up and there’s no spurs
2. Check rubber stopper over the needle
Where should you put the blood tubes after they’re labeled?
Put blood in bio-hazard bag after draw, never on cart
Vacuum
Negative pressure artificially created by pulling air from tube.
-designed to draw an exact volume of blood into tube
Additive (tubes)
Substance added to tube (ex: anticoagulant)
Nonaddictive tubes
No substance added to tube (rare)
Stoppers
Rubber or rubber with plastic covering
Color coding
Color of stopper usually indicates type of additive
