Section 15 - Venipuncture Supplies And Equipment

Question 1

What is an accession number?

Answer 1

Unique tracking number

Question 2

Why is the tourniquet not left on the patient’s arm for longer than one minute before the draw?

Answer 2

To prevent Hemoconcentration and blood infiltration into the tissues

Question 3

What is another name for a blood pressure cuff?

Answer 3

Sphygmomanometer

Question 4

TRUE OR FALSE: If you feel a patient is “safe”, it is not necessary to wear gloves.

Answer 4

FALSE

Question 5

Are vacutainer tubes available in various sizes?

Answer 5

Yes, adult and pediatric

Question 6

Why must tubes with additives be inverted?

Answer 6

To ensure proper mixing of blood and additive

Question 7

Why are needles smaller than 23 gauge not recommended for drawing blood?

Answer 7

They can cause hemolysis, (destruction of red blood cells)

Question 8

Are needle adapters considered single-use only?

Answer 8

YES

Question 9

What are two additional names for needle adapters?

Answer 9

Tube holders or hubs

Question 10

What is the angle of entry in a hand vein with a butterfly needle?

Answer 10

5 degrees

Question 11

What is a requisition form?

Answer 11

Order request of specific tests