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AHA3
CPT Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| According to OSHA stds.... | replace sharps container when 2/3 full |
| Needle size for drawing donor units of blood | 18 gauge |
| Type of consent for venipuncture on unconscious pt brought to ER | implied |
| To keep a small vein from collapsing in a older pt | use a small needle |
| antiseptic solution for routine venipuncture | isopropyl alcohol |
| forearm vein most commonly used for venipuncture | median cubital |
| why examine antecubital are of BOTH arms | vein could be accessible on one arm than the other |
| Why might strenuous exercise right before a blood draw be an issue? | could affect coagulation, also raise other enzyme levels like CPK |
| smallest veins in the body | venules |
| Why should alcohol used to cleanse the venipuncture site be allowed to air dry | for full antiseptic action to take effect |