It's all in Vein
Another term to feel for a vein
What is Palpate
This should always be up
What is Bevel
Symptoms can include heavy perspiring, pale skin and shallow or fast breathing
What is Fainting
Puncture at bottom surface or sole of the foot
What is heel stick
This is used to perform a dermal puncture
What is a Lancet
Placed 3 to 4 inches above the AC
What is a Tourniquet
2 is all you get
What is Venipuncture attempts
When you see this you stop the venipuncture and apply pressure
What is hematoma
These two fingers work best
What is Ring or Middle finger
Specimens should be transported to the lab in _____.
What is a specimen bag
This type of vein lacks resilience
What is Sclerosed
Hematoma
What is Bruising
Notify the patients nurse and document on the requistion when the patient does this
What is Refuse have blood work done
The correct angle of dermal puncture
What is 90 degree angle?
If you put me down you better put me back up
What are Bed Rails
15 degrees
What is Correct insertion angle
This is done after the tubes are full to mix the additives
What is Invert or Inversion
Draws blood from midlines and ports
What is nurse
Contained in the first drop of blood that is wiped away prior to collection of a demal specimen
What is fluid tissue
Always collect blood below me
What is an IV
3 to 5 minutes is how long you should do this
What is apply pressure to the venipuncture site after removing the needle
Release me 1 min after insertion
What is Tourniquet
Clean the site, report incident to your supervisor and complete any needed paperwork
What is accidental self needle stick
Can perform before baby is walking.
heel stick
The two most important steps in the venipuncture procedure
What are Proper Patient ID and Proper Labeling