Lesson 9 - Blood Collection in Special Populations Flashcards
What is the abbreviation for ER or ED?
Emergency room/department
ICU
Intensive Care Unit
LTC
Long-Term Care
AV
Arteriovenous
CVC
Central Venous Catheter
IV
Intravenous
PICC
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
VAD
Vascular Access Device
PKU
Phenylketonuria
STAT
Immediately or very short turnaround time
TLC
Tender loving care
What is the total blood volume of the average person?
5L of blood
What can cause latrogenic anemia in infants?
Repeated blood draws
Fill in the blank.
Children and infants should never have more than ___ percent of their total blood volume in 24 hours, but can have up to ____ percent.
No more than 5% but up to 3%
How can you determine the TBV (total blood volume) of an infant?
Calculate:
1. convert wg from lbs to kg,
2. use kg wg and multiply by 100
3. you have your total blood volume
With pediatric patients, you must always speak in a warm/calming tone and prep your equipment outside of the room to lessen the anxiety of the child. True or false?
True, always make the child as comfortable as possible. Ex: create distractions and ask what bandage they like.)
What must you never say to a patient before a blood draw?
“It won’t hurt”.
Always say “you might feel a small pinch.”
Define neonatal bilirubin
A buildup of bilirubin caused by build up in an infant caused by the liver not being able to filter bilirubin out of the blood. Can cause jaundice and brain damage
Define neonatal screening
A series of tests used to detect any inherited metabolic disorders
True or false?
During a neonatal screening you must:
1. have the infant lying in the prone position
2. use the capillary method to puncture
3. only saturate the outsides of the circles on the testing sheet
4. let dry for 3-4 hours on a flat surface
False,
During a neonatal screening you must:
1. have the infant lying in the SUPINE position
2. use the HEEL STICK method to puncture
3. fully saturate the INSIDES of the circles on the testing sheet w/o touching the circles
4. let dry for 3-4 hours on a flat surface
What vein & equipment are used during a infant venous draw?
Hint: there are 4 items NO TOURNIQUET
A 23G needle, syringe, blood transfer device, and the dorsal hand veins
Is it okay to use bandages on small children? Why or why not?
No, the bandage can become a choking hazard in small. children. Instead use gauze to stop the bleeding.
Teeth rotting, skin , bruising, longer healing time, and loose skin changes can cause difficulty for the phlebotomist while drawing.
True or false?
False, everything except teeth rotting can cause difficulty drawing on geriatric patients.
What is a geriatric patient?
An elderly or older patient. Typically between 55 and up