Venipuncture

Question 1

Ergonomics

Answer 1

the study of the relationship between workers and the environment, in particular, the equipment they use. Sound ergonomic practices will help you to have a pain and injury free career.

Question 2

Venipuncture equipment

Answer 2

blood drawing station/ phlebotomy chairs/ equipment carriers (handheld and carts)/ gloves and glove liners/ antiseptics/ disinfectants/ hand sanitizers/ gauze pads/ bandages/ needle+sharps disposal containers/ biohazard bags/ slides/ pens/ watch/ patient identification equip/ vein locating devices/ tourniquet/ needles

Question 3

Bevel

Answer 3

the end of the needle that pierces the vein

Question 4

shaft

Answer 4

the long cylindrical portion of needle

Question 5

hub

Answer 5

the end that attaches to the blood collection device

Question 6

lumen

Answer 6

internal space of needle

Question 7

gauge

Answer 7

number related to the diameter of lumen

Question 8

resheathing device

Answer 8

shields that cover the needle

Question 9

most commonly used gauge for regular phlebotomies?

Answer 9

1 or 1.5 inches

Question 10

why does canadian blood services use a 16 needle when collecting donor blood?

Answer 10

to prevent damage to red blood cells, and to increase rate of blood collection for patient’s benefit