Phlebotomy Procedures Flashcards
When performing a venipuncture, it is necessary to
Use a tourniquet
The venipuncture site most commonly used on adults is the
Median cubital vein
How should the patient’s arm be positioned when blood is drawn in phlebotomy?
Slightly downward
A phlebotomist should not attempt to obtain blood from any patient more than
Two times
In phlebotomy, approximately what is the smallest desirable angle for insertion of the needle into the vein?
15 degrees
The common range of a needle gauge for performing a venipuncture is
19 to 20
Which of the following is the last step for a phlebotomist after a venipuncture is done?
Apply a hypoallergenic bandage
Which is the longest time that a tourniquet should remain on a patient’s arm?
2 minutes
Which of the following statements is true about the advantage of using a butterfly set?
They make it easier to draw blood from difficult veins.
The temperature of heel warning devices should NOT exceed
108 degrees Fahrenheit
The greatest concern of infant puncture for microcollection samples is
Hemolysis
Which of the following tests should NOT be collected via capillary puncture?
Blood culture
Which of the following steps is NOT recommended in capillary puncture of an infant?
Applying a bandage
How long should a blood collection specimen be centrifuged?
10 to 15 minutes
Reasons for rejection of a specimen include
Nonclotted blood
