Blood collection tubes
this additive is commonly found in lavender topped tube
what is EDTA
This is the first step in site prep for a venipuncture.
What is washing PCT's hands?
This type of needle is the most commonly used phlebotomy needle.
What is a 21 gauge needle?
This tube is the first tube in the order of draw?
What is the Yellow tube?
These tubes have no special considerations.
What is red glass, red plastic, gold sst, green, and lavender?
this color tube is used for blood glucose testing
what is gray top
This is the most common cleaning method for a venipuncture stick.
This angle of draw is used for a 21 gauge straight needle.
What is a 15-30 degree angle?
These tubes are the same color but have a specific difference.
What is red tubes? What is red glass and red plastic?
This special consideration is for grey tube top.
What is clean skin with benzalkonium chloride?
this additive is present in green top tube
what is heparin
What is the term for the process of cleansing the skin with antiseptic?
What is disinfection?
This venipuncture needle is the most desirable type for the back of the hand.
What is a butterfly needle?
The physician ordered a prothrombin time (PT) and complete blood count (CBC). List the correct tubes and order of draw.
What is Light Blue and Lavender? (in that order)
This special consideration is for royal blue top.
What is using separate sticks?
all tubes get 8-10 inversions except...
what is light blue
What is an alternative antiseptic for alcohol prep pad?
What is Chlorhexidine?
Immediately before removing the venipuncture needle this should be done.
What is releasing the tourniquet?
This tube is first when a STAT order is required.
What is the Light Green tube?
This is the light blue top special consideration.
What is 90-100% filled?
this specific type of testing is used in light blue top tube
what is coagulation
This cleaning is used for grey top tube.
What is benzalkonium Chloride?
While performing a capillary stick on a six-month-old infant's heel, the lancet should be no longer than this length.
What is 2.0 mm?
This is the correct order of draw by color of tube.
What is Yellow, Light Blue, Red Glass, Red Glass, Gold SST, Light Green, Green, Lavender, Grey, and Royal Blue?
This is the yellow tube top special consideration.
What is 2 seperate sticks from two seperate sites?