Techniques
What is the preferred location for drawing blood?
Antecubital space
Name the order of draw.
light blue, red/gray (tiger top), green, lavender, and gray.
two edged sharp instrument used to makes small incisions
lancet
telling the patient what is going to happen and stopping if the patient is distressed
what is verbal and nonverbal communication
- what are the common sites for capillary puncture
Usually done on the fingertip for adults and children, for infants it's the heel.
When do you release a tourniquet on a patient's arm?
Once proper blood flow is established
What is one reason that a specimen has hemolysis
alcohol has entered the specimen.
blood vessels that bring nutrients and oxygen to the cells in your organs
capillaries
Review the provider’s order for blood work to determine what tests need to be completed. Venipuncture procedures should not be performed on patients without a provider’s order.
what is verifying orders
how is blood sample labeled
Each is labeled with the patient's name, date of birth, date and time of the draw.
When doing a venipuncture what is the correct degree to insert the needle?
15 to 30 degrees
collecting blood with a syringe
how is the blood added into
increases capillary action
surface tension
the place where the used needle is placed
what is sharps container
when is capillary puncture used
Often used for small blood samples
When or on whom should you use a capillary puncture?
For infants and or young children and if you are only testing for a small amount of blood for results to be produced immediately.
What color tube should be drawn for coagulation studies
Light Blue
collects and analyzes small amounts of blood or other kinds of fluids
capillary tube
when and where do you label the tubes of blood
in front of the patient after the blood is taken
how should a patient be prepared for a blood draw
Patient should be seated or lying down, the site of the draw should be cleaned with an antiseptic wipe.
what is the correct location for performing a capillary puncture on an infant?
Outer edge of the underside of the heel.
What is one test that cannot be collected using a dermal puncture
Blood cultures.
absorbing liquid away
wicking
what is a common improper practice that can lead an infection when cleaning up the worksite
recapping the needle
what should be done if a patient feels faint during a blood draw
Procedure should stop immediately, and patient should be helped to lie down and monitored until they feel better