Phlebotomy module Flashcards
1
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standard phlebotomy supplies
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- gloves; ask patients about possible latex allergies as part of the screening process
- tourniquet; ask patients about possible latex allergies as part of the screening process if using a latex tourniquet
- isopropyl alcohol wipes; standard for skin preparation for all draws except blood cultures
- non alcohol prep kits or swabs; used for blood cultures; can include povidone-iodine or chlorhexidine gluconate swabs
- non sterile gauze; typically 2 x 2 size; avoid cotton balls
- cohesive wrap or paper tape; applies post procedure to aid in hemostasis
- double-pointed needle; typically 21- to 22-gauge, requires connection to plastic needle holder or sleeve
- butterfly needle; also called a winged fusion, used for weak or fragile veins prone to collapse, such as in hand draws
- blood collection tube; also called vacuum tube, sterile glass or plastic tube with a vacuum inside and a rubber, color-coded top to indicate chemical additive
- plastic or glass capillary tubes with clay sealant tray; used for capillary blood testing, clay creates a seal at one end of the tube to avoid loss of the specimen
- sterile syringe, needle, and syringe transfer device; used for syringe draws when a butterfly needle is not available
- laboratory requisition and labels
- ice or chemical cold packs; used for post procedure care as needed
2
Q
hemostasis
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- the stoppage of the flow of blood
3
Q
plastic needle holder
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- adapter that connects to the needle and where the collection tube is inserted during phlebotomy
4
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order of draw
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yellow, light blue, red, gold or tiger top, green, lavender, gray
