Tubes
What additive does a lavender tube have?
EDTA
What does palpate mean?
To search for a vein with a pressure and release touch
If blood is drawn too quickly from a small vein, the vein has a tendency to?
Collapse
Which needle is bigger, a 16 gauge or a 23 gauge?
16 gauge
Where do you dispose of used needles?
Sharps container
What color are serum separating tubes?
Tiger top
Gold
Name the 3 main superficial veins used in phlebotomy.
Median Cubital, Cephalic, Basilic
Why must the 1st drop of blood from a capillary puncture be wiped away?
To remove the interstitial fluid
What is another name for a winged infusion set?
Butterfly
What is the best way to break the chain of infection?
Hand Hygiene
What color of tube would a coumadin level be drawn in?
Light blue
What is a CBC?
Complete Blood Count
Leaving the tourniquet on for too long can cause?
Hemoconcentration
How far above the puncture site should the tourniquet be placed?
3-4 inches
When should gloves be worn during a phlebotomy procedure?
At all times
What additive does a green top tube contain?
Lithium/Sodium Heparin
As a general rule, you should not stick a patient more than ______ times
2
What is interstitial fluid?
Fluid located between the cellular components of the tissue
What are the 3 most common gauge of needles used for venipuncture?
20 g, 21g, and 22 g
What is an infection you acquire while you are in the hospital?
Hospital acquired or non-socomial
The doctor wants a glucose and a CBC drawn, what is the order of the draw?
CBC -Lavendar
Glucose-Gray
When drawing for blood cultures, how long do you clean the skin?
30 seconds
What causes hemolysis in a capillary puncture?
alcohol used to clean the skin was not allowed to dry, the finger or heel was squeezed too hard, blood was scraped off
What is the typical length range for a needle?
1 to 1.5 inches
What PPE should be worn for a patient with Droplet precautions?
Mask, Gloves, Gown (if you suspect clothing will be contaminated)