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venipunture final

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show lt blue, red, gold/red gray, green, lavender/pink, gray  
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show sodium citrate, invert 3-4x, stand time 0, centrifuge 15 min, plasma  
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red   show
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gold/red gray   show
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green   show
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lavender/pink   show
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gray   show
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show the liquid portion with clotting factors removed  
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show red/gold- chemistry  
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what is plasma   show
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show (green ,gray), (lav,pink), (blue)- chemistry, hematology, coagulation  
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show 4ml  
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what is a separator tube?   show
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show synthetic gel  
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show avoid contamination of additives  
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which would be drawn first; cbc or coagulation study   show
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show 72 hrs  
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what size needle is used on a child under 2yrs of age   show
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local anesthetic cream may be applied on a child before drawing blood. when should it be applied before the procedure   show
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show gray first  
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cbc, rbc, platelet count, HgB, Hct   show
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cholesterol, sodium chloride, potassium, electrolytes   show
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PT/NR   show
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why do we chart what we have done or not done   show
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show date, time, what was done, site, what was done w/ the specimen  
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what info is recorded on the tube   show
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in which types of situations would you choose to perform a syringe blood draw?   show
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how do you know you are "pulling" the blood at the correct speed?   show
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show hemolysis  
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are these tubes sterile   show
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where are blood cultures in the order of draw   show
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show aseptic  
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show reduce risk of transmitting infection  
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when are hands washed   show
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show during actual VP - ok to palpate and prepare without gloves on  
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show verify name and dob  
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show ask permission to draw their blood, explain the procedure, ask if patient has a history of problems with blood draw  
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show on your non-dominate side  
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the median vein is most commonly used and is located   show
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the basilic vein is located is avoided due to its proximity to the   show
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the best vein to draw blood from are those that you can   show
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show blood cultures alcohol allergy blood alcohol test  
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what can happen if you perform the procedure before the alcohol is dry   show
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show 3-4 inches above the elbow  
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show the last tube is 1/2 to 3/4 full  
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can the tourniquet be placed over clothing   show
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show hemoconcentration, altered test results, petechiae, pain, nerve damage, hemolysis  
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show 5 to 10 sec  
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show distend the vein with blood  
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show self sheathing retractacle needle  
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what do you do if the needle comes out   show
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show blood come out so fast it froths or bubbles  
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what causes frothing   show
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why is frothing avoided   show
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show excessive probing, failure to insert the needle far enough into the vein, needle goes through the vein  
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show concentration of blood cells is increased in proportion to the plasma  
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show don't leave tourniquet on longer than 1 min  
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show breakdown of rbc release of hemogloblin from cell  
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how do you know when a specimen is hemolyzed ?   show
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what are petechiae   show
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how do you avoid this complication   show
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show loosen tourniquet and keep drawing  
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show 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   show
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what does it mean when your pt becomes nauseous during the procedure   show
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what must you consider with a pt with a history of fainting or become light-headed during venipuncture   show
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show ampule filled with ammonium carbonate  
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how are smelling salts applied   show
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show bleeding is more likely and requires extended pressure  
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show suction in tube is too great  
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your pt complains of a stinging sensation with the venipuncture procedure most likely cause   show
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what is necessary prior to drawing blood specimens from the lower extremity   show
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list 3 ways you can cause nerve damage during the venipuncture procedure   show
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what percent of physicians base their treatment decisions on blood test   show
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show DO IT RIGHT !!  
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