Safety
where should sharps be disposed?
biohazard container
This carries deoxygenated blood.
veins
STAT labs should be delivered in when?
15 minutes
What is anterior
in front of or before
what veins are in the antecubical area?
the basilic, cephalic, and the median
True or false? the first drop of blood should not be collected for a hemoglobin test.
True
this causes oxygenated blood
arteries
How must the specimens be labeled for the transport to the lab?
1. Use a biohazards bag
2. Use a carrier with foam lining to transport to the lab for the tube system
What is posterior
toward the back
dark green top?
heparin- anticoagulant
The order used to put on PPE is:
gown, mask, and gloves
This vein is easy to find and has good blood flow.
Median Cubital Vein
How many blood culture bottles can be transported in the biohazard bag through the tub system?
No more than 2 bottles
What is superior
above, in an upward direction
why is pumping the fist not desirable for blood draws?
causes hemoconcentration.
In the chain of infection, the susceptible host can also become the?
reservoir
This vein makes it more difficult to stick and you can accidently nick the brachial artery or ulnar nerve.
Basilic Vein
Routine labs should be collected in how many minutes?
30 minutes
What is Lateral
to the side
how can the vein collapse?
if you pull on the plunger of the syringe too hard or too quickly during a draw or you use too strong of vacuum for the vein
why is it important to wipe the puncture site with alcohol beforehand?
it kills microorganisms and minimizes the risk of infection.
Application of the tourniquet should be how many inches above the intended venipuncture site?
2-4 inches
What are the kind of specimens that can not be placed into the tuse system?
Specimens that cannot be easily replaced.
what is medial
nearest the midline
the solid portion of blood contains?
RBC, WBC, AND Platelets