Quiz 5 - Ch 8 Flashcards
what information is required on a requisition form
patients first and last name, the test requested, patients id number
the vein of choice for venipuncture is the
median cubital
when greeting a patient, you must
identify yourself
a properly tied tourniquet
permits arterial flow and blocks venous flow
before you draw a blood specimen from a patient, you must always
check the patient’s id number and name AND ask the patient their first and last name
the maximum length of time the tourniquet should be applied is
1 minute
what must be considered when choosing the correct equipment for venipuncture
type of blood collection system, age of the patient, amount of blood to be collected
correct palpation of a vein EXCLUDES
detecting a pulse using the thumb
which of the following is the correct technique when cleansing the venipuncture site with alcohol
cleansing with a back and forth direction
the needle is inserted into the vein with the bevel
up at an angle of 15-30 degrees
contaminated needles must be placed in the
sharps container with the safety device attached
after collection and delivery to the laboratory, when must clotted and anticoagulated tubes be centrifuged
within 2 hours
look over the short answer questions!
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