LC4 Flashcards
dedicated area of a medical laboratory or clinic equipped for performing phlebotomy procedures
Blood Drawing Station
should be comfortable for the patient and have adjustable armrests to achieve proper positioning of either arm
Phlebotomy Chairs
3 Types of Phlebotomy Chairs
- Standard
- Extra Wide - for big patients or for patients who are with a child
- Reclining - for patients who are about to faint
where you perform venipuncture for infants
Infant Blood Draw Stations
for emergency patients that are 6-12 years old
Papoose Board
to position arm for stability and to make them comfortable
Phlebotomy Wedge
makes collection portable and used when patient cannot come to the laboratory
Equipment Carriers
equipment carrier used for stat cases
Handheld Carriers
usually utilized for early-morning phlebotomy rounds
Phlebotomy Carts
contains equipment for extraction and can be called as tackle box or phlebotomy kit
Phlebotomy collection tray
Gloves approved to be used for phlebotomy
- non-sterile
- disposable latex
- nitrile
- neoprene
- polyethylene
- vinyl
used to cleanse the site
Alcohol Prep Pads
applied to the site to prevent microorganisms from contaminating the blood sample
Iodine
used to hold pressure over the site following blood collection procedures
Gauze Pads
used to prevent sepsis
Antiseptics
Antiseptics commonly used in Phlebotomy
- 70% isopropyl alcohol
- Alcohol Pads
- Povidone Iodine
- Pre-moistened pads or sponges containing 70% alcohol
- Chlorhexidine gluconate
used in killing microorganisms on surfaces on instruments
Disinfectants
Sodium Hypochlorite Dilution
For spill clean up procedures, 1:10; 10 mins
For disinfectant used in venipuncture, 1:100; airdry
used to cover a blood collection site after bleeding has stopped
Adhesive Bandages
used to make blood films for hematology determinations
Glass Slide
used needles, lancets and other sharp objects must be disposed here
Sharps Container
Characteristics of a Sharps Container
- Red and has a biohazard symbol
- Rigid
- Puncture-resistant
- Leakproof
- Disposable
- Locking Lids
used for skin puncture among infants and increases their capillary circulation
Tissue warmers
used to inspect an organ by passing light through its walls
Transillumination
leakproof plastic bags used to transport blood and other specimens from the collection site to the laboratory
Biohazard Bag
device applied or tied around a patient’s arm prior to venipuncture to restrict blood flow
Tourniquet
used for withdrawing samples; sterile and single use only
Needles
Gauge for adults
20”-23”
Needles for blood bag units
Gauge 16 and 18
indicated by a number that is related to the diameter of the lumen
Gauge
Parts of a Needle
- Hub - end attaches to blood collection device
- Shaft - long cylindrical portion
- Bevel - end that pierces vein
- Lumen/Bore - internal space
Three Types of Phlebotomy Needles
- Multi-Sample - double pointed; for ETS
- Hypodermic needles - blood transferred to evacuated tube
- Winged Infusion Set - for collecting from small or difficult veins
Characteristics of a Winged Infusion Set
- 1/2 to 3/4 inch stainless needles
- 23 to 25 gauge
- 5-12 inch tubing
Parts of Syringe System
Syringe Needle, Luerlock tip, Barrel, Plunger
Parts of ETS
Needle, Safety shield, Holder, Evacuated Tube
closed system in which patient’s blood flows through a needle inserted into a vein and directly to a collection tube without being exposed to the air
Evacuated Tube System
clear, plastic, disposable cylinder with a small threaded opening at one end where needle is screwed and large opening on the other end is where collection tube is placed
Evacuated Tube Holder
premeasured vacuum and may contain additives
Evacuated Collection Tubes
any substance placed within a tube other than the tube stopper
Additive
reason why evacuated tubes are filled with blood automatically
Vacuum
called an underfilled tube
partial draw or short draw
Difference of Solid and Translucent Caps
Solid Caps - Regular Vacuum
Translucent Caps - Reduced Vacuum
for clearing or discard purposes
Non-additive Tubes
rubber stopper covered by a plastic shield to protect lab personnel from blood drops
Stoppers
sterile, disposable, sharp-pointed or bladed instrument that either punctures or makes an incision in the skin to obtain capillary blood specimens for testing
Lancets
disposable, narrow-bore plastic or plastic-clad glass capillary tubes that fill by capillary action
Capillary Tubes and Sealant
