Name four areas to avoid during the venipuncture procedure

Hematomas scar tissue side of previous mastectomy side of paralysis IV sites arterial fistulas

The bounce or resilience of a vein

What are the main elements of the specimen label

Last first, date of birth date of collection time of collection initials

What is capillary blood composed of

Arterial venous and capillary blood as well as interstitial and intercellular fluid

When is it appropriate acceptable to use the winged infusion needle

For more difficult draws such as children and geriatric patient's

Give three reasons you would do a capillary puncture

Micro volumes of blood needed for test such as glucose or bloodthinners Infant blood when there is risk of damaging veins. Preserving veins for IV therspy

What does AIDET stand for ?

Acknowledge Introduce Duration Explain Thank

What should you do if you think you have accidentally puncture an artery?

Calmly Remove tourniqet and needle hold pressure for atleast 10 min raise arm above heart tell patients not lift heavy objects for an hour and ice for bruising

Name two thing that every specimen that is submitted to the lab must have with it ?

Requisition form and must be labeled

What is the most common specimen collection system used in venipuncture ?

Evacuated blood collection system

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Question	Answer
What are the three methods of specimen collections	Venipuncture capillary puncture arterial puncture
What veins are acceptable alternative for venipuncture	Median cubital vein cephalic vein basilic vein
Name four areas to avoid during the venipuncture procedure	Hematomas scar tissue side of previous mastectomy side of paralysis IV sites arterial fistulas
What is turgor	The bounce or resilience of a vein
What are the main elements of the specimen label	Last first, date of birth date of collection time of collection initials
What is capillary blood composed of	Arterial venous and capillary blood as well as interstitial and intercellular fluid
When is it appropriate acceptable to use the winged infusion needle	For more difficult draws such as children and geriatric patient's
Give three reasons you would do a capillary puncture	Micro volumes of blood needed for test such as glucose or bloodthinners Infant blood when there is risk of damaging veins. Preserving veins for IV therspy
What degree is an arterial puncture preformed ?	90° angle
What does AIDET stand for ?	Acknowledge Introduce Duration Explain Thank
What should you do if you think you have accidentally puncture an artery?	Calmly Remove tourniqet and needle hold pressure for atleast 10 min raise arm above heart tell patients not lift heavy objects for an hour and ice for bruising
Name two thing that every specimen that is submitted to the lab must have with it ?	Requisition form and must be labeled
What is the correct puncture depth , on infants, using the capillary collection method?	2mm or less
At what angle should a blood smear be preformed at ?	25-30° angle
What is the safety mechanism on a lancet called ?	Monoject monoletter
What is the correct angle for the needle insertion when preforming a venipuncture?	15-30° angle
What is the most common specimen collection system used in venipuncture ?	Evacuated blood collection system

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