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