Quiz 5 - Ch 8 Flashcards

1
Q

what information is required on a requisition form

A

patients first and last name, the test requested, patients id number

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2
Q

the vein of choice for venipuncture is the

A

median cubital

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3
Q

when greeting a patient, you must

A

identify yourself

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4
Q

a properly tied tourniquet

A

permits arterial flow and blocks venous flow

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5
Q

before you draw a blood specimen from a patient, you must always

A

check the patient’s id number and name AND ask the patient their first and last name

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6
Q

the maximum length of time the tourniquet should be applied is

A

1 minute

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7
Q

what must be considered when choosing the correct equipment for venipuncture

A

type of blood collection system, age of the patient, amount of blood to be collected

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8
Q

correct palpation of a vein EXCLUDES

A

detecting a pulse using the thumb

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9
Q

which of the following is the correct technique when cleansing the venipuncture site with alcohol

A

cleansing with a back and forth direction

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10
Q

the needle is inserted into the vein with the bevel

A

up at an angle of 15-30 degrees

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11
Q

contaminated needles must be placed in the

A

sharps container with the safety device attached

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12
Q

after collection and delivery to the laboratory, when must clotted and anticoagulated tubes be centrifuged

A

within 2 hours

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13
Q

look over the short answer questions!

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Okay!

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