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phlebotomy eqipment While restraints for violent or self-destructive behavior are in use, the patient is to be monitored continuously and documentation in the medical record performed at least every _____ minutes.
organizing and transporting equipment involves meticulous planning, preparation, and securing, focusing on categorizing items, using appropriate containers (like stackable bins for small parts, crates for delicate items), bundling cords, and placing heavy items at the bottom for stability
locating veins involves papating to feel the location of the vein
cleaning the puncture site clean with alcohol in a circle motion
protecting the puncture site keep area clean and sterile
types of needles 16-23 gauge 16 is a bigger needle 23 is the smalled gauge
needle saftey always recap the needle after use
needle adapters tube holder or luer adapter
evacuated collection tubes tube holder or luer adapter attached when drawing blood
types of blood specimens whole blood, plasma.serum
tube addatives anticoagulants (EDTA, citrate, heparin) to prevent clotting, clot activators (silica) for serum, or preservatives (sodium fluoride for glucose) to preserve blood components,
order of draw Blood culture tube or bottle. Sodium citrate tube (eg, blue closure) Serum tubes, including those with clot activator and gels (eg, red, red-speckled, gold closures)
neelde dispoal containers a puncture-resistant, leak-proof, labeled container for safely disposing of used needles, syringes, lancets, and other sharp medical items to prevent injuries and disease transmission
review for certification getting feedback on your own certification's quality
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