Invasive Techniques

Question 1

Identify the reasons for venipuncture/phlebotomy in the field:

Answer 1

Draw blood, Clinical use

Question 2

Identify the appropriate type of blood vessel and various sites used for venipuncture in the field:

Answer 2

Veins- Antecubital (AC), Forearm, Hand

Question 3

Hematoma/bruising, excessive bleeding and arterial stick are complications of what:

Answer 3

Veinpuncture and their treatment

Question 4

Individuals who bleed easily and need pressure held at the insertion site for longer periods of time are:

Answer 4

Dialysis patients (heparin)

Question 5

What is the purpose of a finger stick:

Answer 5

To check blood glucose levels

Question 6

What are three indications of IV therapy in the field:

Answer 6

Precautionary, fluid resuscitation and drug administration

Question 7

Types of catheters available in the field for IV insertion:

Answer 7

Hollow needle (butterfly), indwelling plastic catheter over a hollow needle and indwelling plastic catheter through a hollow needle