Phlebotomy Equipment Flashcards
Which device might be used to collect blood from fragile veins?
Which device might be used to collect blood from fragile veins?
The color code for an evacuation tube that does not contain an additive is
Red
Which of the following instruments is used to examine the vein for a venipuncture?
A tourniquet
Which of the following is the most common gauge of needle used for phlebotomy in adults?
19-gauge
A light blue stopper indicates that a collection tube
Contains sodium citrate
Which vacuum tube stopper color is used to test for septicemia?
Yellow
The hollow channel inside the hypodermic needle is called the
Lumen
Which anticoagulants inhibit the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin?
Heparin
Which of the following needles has the smallest “bore”?
25
Which anticoagulant cannot be stored for blood samples that are stored for more than 48 hours before they are testes?
Heparin
Which part of the needle is attached onto the syringe?
Hub
Which of the following is used to locate veins for blood collection?
Venoscope
Double-pointed needles are used for
Multiple evacuated tubes
Which of the following parts of a needle describes the lumen size?
Gauge
What is the correct order of draw?
Blood Cultures (pale yellow), Citrate Tube (light blue), Serum Separator Tubes (gold and tiger), Serum Tube (red), Rapid Serum Tube (orange), Plasma Separator Tube (mint, mint/tiger), Heparin Tube (green), EDTA Tube (Lavender), PPT Separator Tube (pearl), Fluoride Tube (gray)
