After performing a phlebotomy procedure, what do you do with the needle you used?
What is Needles should be placed in the disposal unit IMMEDIATELY following the collection. Needles should never be broken or recapped
In which of the following choices are the steps in the correct order?
a.Select equipment, identify patient, collect specimen, stop bleeding, label tubes.
b.Select equipment, identify patient, label tubes, collect specimen, stop bleeding.
c.Select equipment, collect specimen, identify patient, stop bleeding, label tubes.
d.Select equipment, label tubes, identify patient, collect specimen, stop bleeding.
a: Select equipment, identify patient, collect specimen, stop bleeding, label tubes.
Where is an appropriate cap stick site for adults?
side of the ring or middle finger
What devices can you use to collect blood in a cap stick?
microhematocrit tube, small vial
What is the single most important step of the blood collection procedure?
patient ID
Infection that you acquire while you are in hospital
What is Nosocomial infection?
What is the maximum amount of time that a tourniquet can be left on?
1min
Where should you dispose the needles you have used?
What is in an appropriate "sharps" container
why is it necessary for a phlebotomist to always have a watch on them?
What is It is necessary that phlebotomists to have a watch on hand to accurately record specimen collection times and time certain tests. The watch should have a sweep second hand or timer if at possible.