Venipuncture Techniques Flashcards
are designed to fill with a predetermined volume of blood by vacuum
evacuated collection tubes
it is use with the evacuated collection system
holder/adapter
it is a constricting or compressing device used to control venous and arterial circulation to an extremity for a period of time
tourniquet
________ is applied circumferentially to the skin and underlying tissues a limb, this pressure is transferred to the vessel wall causing a temporary occlusion
PRESSURE is applied circumferentially to the skin and underlying tissues a limb, this pressure is transferred to the vessel wall causing a temporary occlusion
it has 70% isopropyl alcohol
alcohol wipes
it protects the venipuncture site after collection
adhesive tape
needles should never be broken, bent or recapped. it should be placed in a proper disposal unit immediately after their use
needle disposal unit
it can be made of latex, rubber, vinyl, etc: worn to protect the patient and the phlebotomist
gloves
may be used in place of the evacuated collection tube for special circumstances
syringes
the _________’s role requires a professional, courteous, and understanding manner in all contacts with the patients
the PHLEBOTOMIST’s role requires a professional, courteous, and understanding manner in all contacts with the patients
__________ _________ were both verbal and nonverbal is essential
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION were both verbal and nonverbal is essential
______ veins are a last resort because of the higher probability of complications
FOOT veins are a last resort because of the higher probability of complications
90°
intramuscular
45°
subcutaneous
25°
intravenous
