Venipuncture Lecture Powerpoint Flashcards
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1
Q
What disease started the blood borne pathogens standard? What is the disease that is most likely to be transmitted via needle stick?
A
- HIV
- HepC
2
Q
PPE during phlebotomy (3)
A
- eye shield
- barrier coats
- gloves
3
Q
EDTA
A
A chelating agent used to remove calcium in tubes of blood to prevent it from clotting, have to be cautious when giving too many transfusions to prevent hypocalcemia
4
Q
When searching for a vein to start an IV, always travel…
A
…distal to proximal
5
Q
How to mix blood tubes?
A
Mix by inversion, do NOT shake
6
Q
Always release the ___ before removing the last ___. Why?
A
tourniquet, tube
It decreases likelyhood of bleeding into skin
7
Q
5 items included on labeling blood specimen
A
- Patient’s full name
- DOB
- Date of draw
- Time of draw
- Initials
