Veins and Anatomy
This is the most commonly used vein for venipuncture.
What is the median cubital vein?
This color tube is drawn first.
What is blood culture (yellow or sterile bottles)?
This is used to tie around the arm to locate veins.
What is a tourniquet?
This must be worn during all blood draws.
What are gloves?
This is done before drawing blood to confirm identity.
What is patient identification?
This vein is located on the thumb side of the arm.
What is the cephalic vein?
Light blue tubes are used for this type of testing.
What is coagulation testing?
This needle is commonly used for standard venipuncture.
What is a multisample needle?
This is used to clean the puncture site.
What is alcohol prep (or antiseptic)?
This is the angle of needle insertion.
What is 15–30 degrees?
This vein runs along the pinky side of the arm.
What is the basilic vein?
This tube color contains EDTA.
What is lavender (purple)?
This device is used for small or fragile veins.
This device is used for small or fragile veins.
This is the proper way to dispose of needles.
What is a sharps container?
This should be released once blood flow is established.
What is the tourniquet?
This area of the arm is preferred for venipuncture.
What is the antecubital fossa?
This tube is typically drawn last.
What is the gray tube?
This additive prevents blood from clotting.
What is an anticoagulant?
This is the time you should wash your hands.
What is before and after every patient?
This complication is a collection of blood under the skin.
What is a hematoma?
This type of vein feels hard and bouncy and may roll.
What is a sclerosed vein?
This is the correct order of draw after light blue.
What is red/gold (serum tubes)?
This is used to transfer blood from syringe to tubes.
What is a transfer device?
This protocol treats all blood as infectious.
What are standard precautions?
This must be done immediately after labeling tubes.
What is documenting the procedure?