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Venipuncture and the process

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how far above should the tourniquet be placed   3-4 inches above  
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accidental needlestick. what is the next course of action?   WASH exposed arear→ REPORT to supervisor→ REFER to MSDS→ Fill out an exposure REPORT form  
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correct way to end a venipuncture   Remove tourniquet then tube, hover gauze over the site and remove needle then activate safety  
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preferred site selection   antecubital fossa  
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median cubital vein   most common  
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cephalic vein   straightforward vein to palpate in an obese patient  
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vacutainer needle angle   15-30 degrees  
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butterfly needle angle   5 degrees  
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label tubes   patients full name, numeric identifier (such as DOB)  
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which way should the needle face?   upwards  
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another name for winged infusion set is?   butterfly  
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what is QNS?   quantity not sufficient  
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if a patient is having a syncopal episode, what is the most important thing a phlebotomist needs to do?   Remove the needle from the patient's arm and lay them flat with their feet elevated  
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raised red blotches are sign of what?   allergic reaction  
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flat red blotches are what?   petechiae  
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what is the most common cause for blood culture contamination?   improper site preparation  
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patient identification   ID band attached or having the person state full name and DOB  
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Which of the following is a complication that can arise in capillary sampling?   nerve damage, collapse of veins, and scarring  
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The use of povidone iodine for site preparation can result in a false increase in what level?   may falsely increase levels of potassium, phosphorus or uric acids in test results  
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What action can prevent bruises from forming due to a blood draw?   applying firm pressure after the draw an keeping a bandage on for several hours  
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what is a lancet used for?   capillary sampling  
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When a patient's vein is small, thin or fragile, what would be the most appropriate equipment selection?   syringe  
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standard needle in venipuncture   straight multi-sample needles  
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for difficult veins:   butterfly needle is a better choice as it is shorter and has a smaller diameter.  
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for small, thin, or fragile veins:   syringe allows you to better control the pressure and speed at which the blood is removed  
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for elderly patients, in what circumstances would a capillary puncture be performed rather than venipuncture?   if they have clot-forming tendencies  
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What is the maximum depth a heel stick should penetrate?   maximum depth of a heel stick should be 2.0 mm.  
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For adult patients, what is the maximum length lancet that should be used for a fingerstick?   2.2 mm  
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Blood culture site must be cleansed with   chloraprep  
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is cavicide used to cleanse an area on a patient?   No  
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Which antiseptic should NOT be used on pre-term infants or those under 2 months of age?   Chlorhexidine gluconate.  
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What is without stasis?   Without a tourniquet  
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Where would a PKU test be performed?   lateral sides of foot  
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