Dorsal Hand Vein Collection Using Winged Infusion Set Flashcards
used for the infusion of IV fluids and for performing venipuncture from very small or very fragile veins
Winged blood collection set
The winged blood collection set is much cheaper than the evacuated tube system. True or False
False - it is more expensive than the standard evacuated tube system
The gauge used in the winged blood collection set
21 or 23 gauge with lengths of 1/2 to 3/4 inch
The flexible tubing can make the winged blood collection set much easier to work with. True or False
False - The flexible tubing can make the winged blood collection set more difficult to manage.
0.5 ml is the length of tubing resulting in less blood entering the first collection tube. True or False
True
___________ degree angle is needed to insert the needle
10-15
Dorsal hand venipuncture can be used for children younger than 2 years of age. True or False
True
Dorsal hand venipuncture that is used for children younger than 2 years of age has a more chance of hemolyzing the sample. True or False
False - a lesser chance
Uses a translucent protective
shield that covers the needle immediately after removal from the vein.
CHOICES:
BD Vacutainer Safety-Lok blood collection set (Becton, Dickinson, Franklin Lakes, NJ), Puncture Guard winged blood collection (Gaven Medical, Vernon, CT), Monoject Angel Wing safety needle (Kendall, Mansfield, MA), Vacuette safety blood collection set (Greiner Bio- One, Kermsmuster, Austria), BD Vacutainer Push Button blood collection set
BD Vacutainer Safety-Lok blood collection set (Becton, Dickinson, Franklin Lakes, NJ)
Used in vein activation of the needle. Wherein the needle is automatically retracted into the device when the phlebotomist pushes the activation button with the index finger while the needle is still in the vein.
CHOICES:
BD Vacutainer Safety-Lok blood collection set (Becton, Dickinson, Franklin Lakes, NJ), Puncture Guard winged blood collection (Gaven Medical, Vernon, CT), Monoject Angel Wing safety needle (Kendall, Mansfield, MA), Vacuette safety blood collection set (Greiner Bio- One, Kermsmuster, Austria), BD Vacutainer Push Button blood collection set
BD Vacutainer Push Button blood collection set
activated by depressing both sides of the stopper and sliding it until the tip of the needle is retracted and covered by the protective shield
CHOICES:
BD Vacutainer Safety-Lok blood collection set (Becton, Dickinson, Franklin Lakes, NJ), Puncture Guard winged blood collection (Gaven Medical, Vernon, CT), Monoject Angel Wing safety needle (Kendall, Mansfield, MA), Vacuette safety blood collection set (Greiner Bio- One, Kermsmuster, Austria), BD Vacutainer Push Button blood collection set
Vacuette safety blood collection set (Greiner Bio- One, Kermsmuster, Austria)
produces a safety device that blunts the needle before withdrawal from the vein
CHOICES:
BD Vacutainer Safety-Lok blood collection set (Becton, Dickinson, Franklin Lakes, NJ), Puncture Guard winged blood collection (Gaven Medical, Vernon, CT), Monoject Angel Wing safety needle (Kendall, Mansfield, MA), Vacuette safety blood collection set (Greiner Bio- One, Kermsmuster, Austria), BD Vacutainer Push Button blood collection set
Puncture Guard winged blood collection (Gaven Medical, Vernon, CT)
the needle is withdrawn from the vein, a stainless steel safety shield is activated, and locks in place to cover the needle.
CHOICES:
BD Vacutainer Safety-Lok blood collection set (Becton, Dickinson, Franklin Lakes, NJ), Puncture Guard winged blood collection (Gaven Medical, Vernon, CT), Monoject Angel Wing safety needle (Kendall, Mansfield, MA), Vacuette safety blood collection set (Greiner Bio- One, Kermsmuster, Austria), BD Vacutainer Push Button blood collection set
Monoject Angel Wing safety needle (Kendall, Mansfield, MA)
Apply the tourniquet 3 to 4
inches above the wrist bone. True or False
True
Palpate the top of the hand or wrist. Select a vein that is large and straight and that can be easily anchored. True or False
True