Where to never perform a venipuncture? Flashcards
1
Q
When there is an IV where should you perform the venipuncture?
A
- Above IV line: have them stop IV 2-5 minutes.
- Tie tourniquet and use discard tube.
- Discard 5ml.
- Choose a different vein than the IV is running.
2
Q
Why shouldn’t you draw from arm with dialysis shunt?
A
Don’t want to pop it or displace it
3
Q
Which side should you draw with double mastectomy?
A
On the side with the older procedure
4
Q
What condition should you not draw from?
A
Edema, swollen so avoid
5
Q
Where on dialysis patients shouldn’t you draw?
A
Artificial a-v Fistula Site
6
Q
Why shouldn’t you draw from a hematoma?
A
Will cause hemolysis, releasing hemoglobin
7
Q
What type of tissue damage should you never draw from?
A
Scars or stretch marks
