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venipunture final

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order of draw   lt blue, red, gold/red gray, green, lavender/pink, gray  
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light blue   sodium citrate, invert 3-4x, stand time 0, centrifuge 15 min, plasma  
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red   clot activator, invert 5x, stand time 30min, centrifuge 10min/2hrs, serum  
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gold/red gray   gel/clot activator, invert 5x, stand time 30 min, centrifuge 10min/2hrs serum  
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green   heparin, invert 8-10x, stand time 0, centrifuge 0, plasma  
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lavender/pink   edta, invert 8-10x, stand time 0, centrifuge 0, plasma  
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gray   sodium fluoride, invert 8-10x stand time 0, centrifuge 0, plasma  
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what is serum   the liquid portion with clotting factors removed  
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what types of test are run from a serum specimen   red/gold- chemistry  
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what is plasma   liquid portion of blood  
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what types of test are run from a plasma specimen   (green ,gray), (lav,pink), (blue)- chemistry, hematology, coagulation  
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how much blood do you need to draw to collect 2ml of serum?   4ml  
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what is a separator tube?   separates cells/clots from plasma or serum  
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what does a separator tube contain   synthetic gel  
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why is it important to draw in the correct order   avoid contamination of additives  
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which would be drawn first; cbc or coagulation study   coagulation  
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whole blood specimens used for blood counts (RBC, WBC, etc.) should be refrigerated and tested with in   72 hrs  
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what size needle is used on a child under 2yrs of age   23g butterfly, dorsal hand  
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local anesthetic cream may be applied on a child before drawing blood. when should it be applied before the procedure   1hr  
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when a pt is diabetic and a glucose test is required, which tube is used and what is the correct draw   gray first  
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cbc, rbc, platelet count, HgB, Hct   hematology, lavender, plasma  
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cholesterol, sodium chloride, potassium, electrolytes   chemistry, gold, serum  
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PT/NR   coagulation, light blue, plasma  
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why do we chart what we have done or not done   if its not in the chart it didn't happen  
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what info is recorded in the pt chart   date, time, what was done, site, what was done w/ the specimen  
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what info is recorded on the tube   pt name. DOB, date, time  
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in which types of situations would you choose to perform a syringe blood draw?   fragile veins, young child, suction might collapse vein, dehydrated pt, poor distention, elderly  
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how do you know you are "pulling" the blood at the correct speed?   no more than 1ml of head space  
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what might occur if you are "pulling" the blood to quickly   hemolysis  
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are these tubes sterile   yes  
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where are blood cultures in the order of draw   1st  
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is the venipuncture procedure an aseptic or sterile procedure   aseptic  
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why is hand-hygiene important during venipuncture   reduce risk of transmitting infection  
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when are hands washed   before and after procedure  
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when are gloves worn   during actual VP - ok to palpate and prepare without gloves on  
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how do you make sure you have the correct patient   verify name and dob  
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what are appropriate communication to tell or ask your pt before beginning a procedure   ask permission to draw their blood, explain the procedure, ask if patient has a history of problems with blood draw  
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where should your supplies be during the procedure   on your non-dominate side  
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the median vein is most commonly used and is located   in the antecubital area  
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the basilic vein is located is avoided due to its proximity to the   brachial artery and median nerve  
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the best vein to draw blood from are those that you can   palpate  
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70% alcohol should not be used for   blood cultures alcohol allergy blood alcohol test  
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what can happen if you perform the procedure before the alcohol is dry   hemolysis, stinging  
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what is the correct tourniquet placement   3-4 inches above the elbow  
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the tourniquet should be released when   the last tube is 1/2 to 3/4 full  
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can the tourniquet be placed over clothing   yes  
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what are the complications of leaving a tourniquet on too long   hemoconcentration, altered test results, petechiae, pain, nerve damage, hemolysis  
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how long should you observe the vp site before applying the gauze and tape   5 to 10 sec  
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what is the purpose of asking the patient to "pump and hold twice"   distend the vein with blood  
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what is SESIP   self sheathing retractacle needle  
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what do you do if the needle comes out   partially-push it back in; completely-stop procedure  
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what is frothing   blood come out so fast it froths or bubbles  
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what causes frothing   needle lumen too long, loose connection of equipment, removing the needle while tube still intact, tourniquet in tight  
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why is frothing avoided   hemolysis  
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what are possible causes of hematoma   excessive probing, failure to insert the needle far enough into the vein, needle goes through the vein  
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what is hemoconcentration   concentration of blood cells is increased in proportion to the plasma  
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how do u avoid this complication   don't leave tourniquet on longer than 1 min  
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what is hemolysis   breakdown of rbc release of hemogloblin from cell  
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how do you know when a specimen is hemolyzed ?   rosy color to bright red serum or plasma  
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what are petechiae   small pin-point hemorrhage in the skin  
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how do you avoid this complication   tourniquet is on too long or too tight  
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what would you do if you saw petechiae developing while drawing blood   loosen tourniquet and keep drawing  
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what to do if the antecubital space has been recently burned   choose another site because these areas are prone to infections  
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what must you consider when drawing blood from an obese pt   veins are deeper, difficult to palpate, deeper angle  
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what does it mean when your pt becomes nauseous during the procedure   talk through it, offer emesis basin, cool compress deep breaths  
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what must you consider with a pt with a history of fainting or become light-headed during venipuncture   lay them down for procedure  
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how do smelling salts work   ampule filled with ammonium carbonate  
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how are smelling salts applied   break ampule, wave it back n forth 4 inches under nostrils until regain consciousness  
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what must you consider with a pt taking anti-coagulant medication   bleeding is more likely and requires extended pressure  
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what causes collapsing veins   suction in tube is too great  
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your pt complains of a stinging sensation with the venipuncture procedure most likely cause   alcohol not dry  
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what is necessary prior to drawing blood specimens from the lower extremity   doctors order  
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list 3 ways you can cause nerve damage during the venipuncture procedure   wrong site excessive probing inserted too deeply  
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what percent of physicians base their treatment decisions on blood test   80%  
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how does this apply to you   DO IT RIGHT !!  
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