Handling Patient Complication Flashcards
patient with allergy, a _______should be placed
gauze
gauze should be place over site and be removed after ________mins
15 minutes
patient has antiseptic allergy,
use different antiseptic
when patient has latex allergy____
look for a sign to indicate allergy, use non-latex alternative for gloves, tourniquet, and bandages
when patient is on aspirin or anticoagulant, bleeding may take a _________time
longer
_________must be applied to the site until bleeding stops
pressure
attention of authorized personnel should be called when bleeding continues after ____________minutes
5 mins
it is a temporary loss of consciousness
fainting
fainting is caused by
insufficient blood flow to the brain
patients prone to fainting during venipuncture are asked to _______
lie down
when patient feels nauseous and has tendency to vomit, the phlebotomist has to _______
discontinue the procedure until the patient feels better
things to be provided for nauseous patients
emesis basin, wastebasket, cold damp washcloth (applied to forehead)
patient should be warned before_______
needle inssertion
phlebotomist should avoid __________of the needle
redirection
if ever the patient complains of extreme pain, an ______ should be applied as this may indicate nerve involvement
ice
