Venepuncture Flashcards
1
Q
When taking blood samples, samples should be collected in what order?
A
Blood cultures first, then BGORY (blue, green, orange, red, yellow)
2
Q
What is the antecubital fossa?
A
The ‘elbow pit’
3
Q
Name the four veins in the arm commonly used, standing with the preferred choice, also where are they?
A
Median cubital, cephalic, basilic, metacarpal veins
4
Q
What is a hematoma?
A
Localised bleeding outside of blood vessels
