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What are the three methods of specimen collections   Venipuncture capillary puncture arterial puncture  
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What veins are acceptable alternative for venipuncture   Median cubital vein cephalic vein basilic vein  
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Name four areas to avoid during the venipuncture procedure   Hematomas scar tissue side of previous mastectomy side of paralysis IV sites arterial fistulas  
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What is turgor   The bounce or resilience of a vein  
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What are the main elements of the specimen label   Last first, date of birth date of collection time of collection initials  
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What is capillary blood composed of   Arterial venous and capillary blood as well as interstitial and intercellular fluid  
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When is it appropriate acceptable to use the winged infusion needle   For more difficult draws such as children and geriatric patient's  
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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  
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What degree is an arterial puncture preformed ?   90° angle  
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What does AIDET stand for ?   Acknowledge Introduce Duration Explain Thank  
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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  
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Name two thing that every specimen that is submitted to the lab must have with it ?   Requisition form and must be labeled  
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What is the correct puncture depth , on infants, using the capillary collection method?   2mm or less  
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At what angle should a blood smear be preformed at ?   25-30° angle  
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What is the safety mechanism on a lancet called ?   Monoject monoletter  
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What is the correct angle for the needle insertion when preforming a venipuncture?   15-30° angle  
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What is the most common specimen collection system used in venipuncture ?   Evacuated blood collection system  
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