🩸 Venipuncture Masters
This vein is most commonly used for routine venipuncture
What is the median cubital vein
This tube color is used for CBCs
What is lavender?
This is used to warm a patient to assist with a tough draw
What is a warm compress?
This vampire loves blood the most
Who is Dracula?
This tube is used for hematology testing and must be mixed immediately after collection to prevent clot formation
What is lavender?
Order of draw can start with these type of BOTTLES
What are blood culture bottles?
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This additive prevents clotting by binding calcium
What is EDTA?
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The nickname given to Cart 5
What is the "Shamar Cart"
This show features doctors in Seattle
What is Grey's Anatomy?
This tube is critical for coagulation studies and is highly sensitive to underfilling
What is light blue?
This happens if you "fish" too much
What is patient discomfort/hematoma?
Specimens should be labeled with these TWO identifiers
What are name and DOB (or MRN)?
This color is often associated with phlebotomy professionals
What is red
This artist is known as “Queen Bey” and has hits like “Cuff It” and “Crazy in Love”
Who is Beyoncé?
This tube is preferred when rapid testing is needed because it prevents clotting without waiting for serum formation
What is green (heparin)?
This gauge needle is most commonly used for adults
What is 21 gauge?
This happens if you don’t invert tubes properly
What is clotting or inaccurate results?
The best way to calm a nervous patient
What is communication and reassurance?
This rapper released the album “Get Rich or Die Tryin’”
Who is 50 Cent?
This tube stops glycolysis, making it ideal for accurate glucose levels
What is gray?
Drawing above an IV can lead to this issue with lab results
What is specimen contamination?
This test must be kept on ice immediately
What is lactic acid (or ammonia)?
The busiest time for Inpatient
What is 3AM (Morning Run)?
This competition show has judges turning their chairs around for singers they like
What is The Voice?
This tube is used for trace element testing
What is royal blue?