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name a test we would not use alcohol for
blood alcohol test
How to prevent a hemotoma
apply pressure after draw
Avoid bending elbow after venipuncture
How many inverts does a grey tube need?
8-10
Name a preanalytical error
not fasting when needed
wrong patient
wrong tube
Incorrect handling of specimen
Most commonly used vein is?
median cubital
What caused phlebitis
venipuncture in the same spot
going through the vein
Cyanotic mean the patient may be?
blue
What additive is in the green tube?
Heprin
What type of bleeding should we notify the MD of?
Arterial
Where should a torniquet be placed
3-4 inches above the site
Explain protocol for a patient who has a left sided mastectomy
Use the right side
signs of shock
rapid weak pulse, clammy skin
How many inverts does a red tube need?
5-8
What gauge needle would we use for blood donation
16-18
The vein on the thumb side is the
cephalic
What additive is in the lavender tube
EDTA
Describe petechaie
small red and purple dots
How many inverts does a blue tube need?
3-4
What blood type is the universal donor
Type O
What antiseptics are used for blood cultures
Chlorexidine
name the order of draw
sky sun grass flowers pavement
blue, (red, gold, tiger top), light and dark green, lavender, grey
What is phlebitis?
Inflammation of the vein
What additive is in the red tube?
Silica
What blood type is the universal recipient
Type AB
preferred method for a blood culture is?
butterfly