venipuncture
The length of time a tourniquet can be left on.
What is 1 minute?
First tube in the Order of Draw.
What are Blood Cultures?
VBG
What are Venous Blood Gases?
What is the most commonly used needle gauge used for venipuncture.
What is 21G (Green) Straight Needle?
Most common side effect of having blood drawn.
Hematoma
Located in the center of the arm and is the largest most well anchored vein.
What is the median cubital?
This tube doesn't contain an additive
What is Red Top Tube ?
PST
What is Plasma Separator Tube
Used to apply pressure to the site.
What is 2x2/gauze pads?
Fainting
What is syncope?
Hub, needle and tube are apart of the _________.
What is the Evacuated Blood Collection System?
Must be all the way full
What is Blue Top Tube?
OSHA
What is Occupational Safety & Health Administration?
Applied 3-4 inches above the site.
What is a Tourniquet?
The destruction of red blood cells
Hemolysis
Best aseptic technique when performing a routine venipuncture.
What is the circular motion?
This tube doesn't need inverted?
What is Red Top Tube?
DNR
What is Do Not Resuscitate?
Needle used to draw a patient in the hand.
What is a butterfly needle?
Tube rejected because it is not filled completely.
What is a blue top tube?
Angle to properly puncture the skin.
What is a 15 degree angle?
This Tube contains the additive EDTA
What is Lavender Top Tube?
Used to clean the site, for alcohol level testing?
What is Iodine?
Used to assess the depth, width, direction and resilience of a vein.
What is palpation?