Venipuncture Procedure Flashcards
What is the standard draw for a Butterfly needle blood draw?
a) 23 gauge
b) 16 gauge
c) 21 gauge
a
Why would you want to use a smaller-sized collection tube on an Infant and children <8 yrs old?
a) To prevent taking too much blood from the infant
b) Vacuum is not as strong as an adult-sized tube and will take more blood out of the infant
c) Vacuum is not as strong as an adult-sized tube and will take less blood out of the infant
a + c
What is the proper motion to disinfect the puncture site?
a) Rub alcohol wipe side to side
b) Dab alcohol wipe at the site
c) Start wiping at the site and circularly move away
c
What is the preferred (and most common) gauge for a straight-needle blood draw?
a) 23 gauge
b) 16 gauge
c) 21 gauge
d) 22 gauge
c
When identifying a patient the Phlebotomist should ask for them to pronounce their name.
TRUE
FALSE
TRUE
If a patient’s ID band is not attached to their wrist but to their bedrail or on their hand, is it valid to use the ID band to identify the patient?
NO
YES
Yes, but you have to speak with the patient’s nurse
NO
Exceptions are okay to make with family members, friends or people we are most familiar with when asking for their identification.
TRUE
FALSE
FALSE, proper Identification protocols must be followed on EVERY patient despite how familiar or unfamiliar they are to you.
What is the GOLDEN RULE of Patient Identification?
MAKE NO EXCEPTIONS for ANYONE!
What are the various sizes of pediatric Vacutainers (collection tubes)?
a) 2ml
b) 5ml
c) 4ml
d) 10ml
a+c
A high level of Urea & Creatine in urine indicates dysfunction in which of the following organs?
a) Liver
b) Pancreas
c) Kidney
c
Which is NOT the right course of action if no vein can be found?
a) Take an educated guess where the vein may possibly be
b) Apply a hot cloth to the antecubital fossa are
c) Swing patients in a circular motion
d) Allow the patient to squeeze fist on pump arm to make vein visible
a + d
