Part 05: Blood Collection Set Flashcards
1
Q
A
2
Q
- once plunger is pulled, it creates a vacuum that draws blood
A
hypodermic syringe
3
Q
allows the needle to slip easily into the skin
A
bevel
4
Q
the higher the gauge?
A
the lower/smaller lumen size
5
Q
the lower the gauge?
A
the higher/bigger the lumen size
6
Q
standard size of a hypodermic needle
A
21
7
Q
Parts of a hypodermic needle
A
- bevel
- shaft
- hub
- lumen
- barrel
- plunger
- plastic hub
8
Q
- restricts blood flow and to show prominence of veins
A
tourniquet
9
Q
cleanses the site
A
cotton balls/gauze pads
10
Q
anything smaller than 23 gauge can result in
A
interference
11
Q
maintain a position without patience strain
A
arm support
12
Q
covers the site, secures cotton
A
micropore/plaster tape
13
Q
capillary blood specimen testing, punctures to make incision in skin
A
lancet
14
Q
- allows for flexibility and precision
A
butterfly needle set
15
Q
plastic extensions that look like butterfly wings, needle is stainless steel with luer attachment
A
butterfly needle set
