Chapter 8 Flashcards

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Venipuncture

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The process of collecting or “drawing” blood from a vein

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What are the steps of venipuncture?

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  1. Review accession test request
  2. Approach, introduce, identify and prepare patient. Compare name with tube labels and form.
  3. Verify diet restrictions and latex sensitivity
  4. Sanitize hands, foam in
  5. Position patient, apply tourniquet, ask P to make fist
  6. Select vein, release tourniquet, ask P to open fist
  7. Clean and air-dry the site
  8. Prepare equipment and put on gloves if not on
  9. Reapply tourniquet, uncap and inspect needle
  10. Ask P to remake a fist, anchor vein and insert needle
  11. Establish blood flow, release tourniquet, ask P to open fist
  12. Fill, remove, mix tubes in order of draw or fill syringe
  13. Place gauze, remove needle, activate safety features, apply pressure
  14. Discard collection unit, syringe needle, or transfer device
  15. Label tubes
  16. Observe special handling instructions
  17. Check P’s arm (NEVER WIPE) and apply bandage
  18. Dispose of contaminated materials
  19. Thank P, remove gloves and sanitize hands
  20. Transport specimen to lab
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Name some of the steps you should do when approaching a patient

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  • Be organized and prepared w/ paperwork
  • Look for signs containing P info (ex: DNR, DNAR..)
  • Knock lightly on the door
  • Ask visitors to step out
  • Identify yourself
  • Obtain CONSENT for procedure
  • Put P at ease, using professional bedside manner
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Name some of the steps for Patient Identification

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  • Verify name and DOB
    -Check ID bracelet
    -Notify nurse of ID discrepancies
    -Search for missing IDs
    Wake sleeping P
    Ask relative or nurse to identify a P who is unconscious, young, mentally incompetent or non-english speaking
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Explain what you should do to prepare P for blood draw

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  • Explain the procedure
  • Address P inquires
  • Handle P objections
  • Address difficult patients
  • Address objects in P’s mouth (GUM)
    NEVER TELL A P WHY YOUR DRAWING BLOOD - tell them to speak with their doctor
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