The Basics
An individual who collects blood specimens
What is a phlebotomist?
The proper method for identifying a patient before performing venipuncture
What is asking the patient to state his/her full name and DOB?
The position that should be used for a venipuncture if a patient appears nervous or has fainted in the past
What is Semi-Fowler position?
The reason the thumb is considered an error in technique when selecting a vein for venipuncture
What is the thumb has a pulse?
The additive that is present in green-topper tubes
What is heparin?
One is not a method for performing venipuncture:
A)Butterfly B) Vacuum tube
C) Retractable lancet D) Syringe
What is C) Retractable lancet method?
The purpose of applying a tourniquet when performing venipuncture.
What is make the patient's veins more visible and easier to palpate?
The size of the needle gauge you choose to obtain a venous blood specimen depends on this factor.
What is the size of the patient's vein?
Serum is obtained by centrifuging this type of blood specimen.
What is from clotted blood?
The most commonly used needle gauge when performing a venipuncture using the vacuum tube method.
What is 21g?
The appropriate question(s) to ask the patient before collecting a venous blood specimen for a fasting blood glucose (FBG) test.
What is have you had anything to eat or drink in the last 10-12 hours?
A blood specimen to which an anticoagulant has been added, is for this type of test.
What is plasma testing?
The requirements for properly labeling a blood specimen before the patient leaves the room.
What is patient's name, patient's DOB, date, time (if it's a timed test), your initials?
The length of time the MA has to apply pressure to the brachial artery if punctured.
What is 4 to 5 minutes?
Whole blood is obtained by using a tube containing an anticoagulant. Which tube topper and additive is used for a CBC?
What is lavender and EDTA?
List the antecubital veins that are considered the best choice to use for venipuncture. (First to last choice)
What is median cubital, cephalic, and basilic?