Veins & Tubes
What is the median cubital vein?
Blood cultures are drawn at what point in the order?
What is first?
Minimum time alcohol should dry before puncture
What is 30 seconds?
Gloves are required for what procedure?
What is all blood collections
Tube color used for coagulation studies
What is light blue?
What is light blue?
Maximum time a tournequet should remain on
What is one minute?
Patient says "I always pass out" - what do you do first?
What is position the patient safely
One common cause of hemolyzed specimens
What is a small gauge needle
Gauge range most commonly used for adult venipuncture
What is 21-23 gauge?
Which tube comes before lavender?
What is green?
Patient identifier requirement before drawing a Type and Screen
What is PPID?
Repeated unsuccessful attempts should result in what action?
Sharps go where immediately after use?
What is a sharps container
Tube additive in the lavender top
What is EDTA?
Incorrect order of draw can cause this type of error
What is 15-30 degrees?
This new process allows for patients to self-check themselves in
What is the Welcome Kiosk
Exposure incident should be reported to whom?
What is a supervisor and employee health (407-303-7135)
This tube must be filled completely to ensure accurate results
What is the light blue tube?
Correct order: SST, lavender, green, gray - what comes first?
Name the step that prevents hemoconcentration
What is releasing the tourniquet promptly?
Best site when both arms have mastectomy history
What is consult provider / avoid unless approved
Name the regulation governing bloodborne pathogens
What is OSHA