Needles
What is the smallest needle gauge?
27-gauge(butterfly needle)
How do you tie a tourniquet?
stretch, cross, pinch, tuck
Where should you perform a capillary blood draw on an adult?
The middle or ring finger
What is an evacuated tube used for?
To collect specimens when performing a blood draw
What time do you label in?
24-hour clock/military time
What needle do you use on an adult with compromised veins?
What angle should you insert a needle?
30 degrees or less
Where should you perform a capillary blood draw on an infant younger than 1 year of age?
On the side of the heel
How many times should an evacuated tube be inverted?
8-10 times
What should you label in?
Pen or marker
What needle do you use on normal, adult veins?
21-gauge
What order should you choose which vein to puncture?
1. Median cubital
2. Cephalic
3. Basilic
What do you cleanse and puncture the site of blood draw with?
Cleanse with Isopropyl alcohol and puncture with a lancet
What additive does the yellow-topped tube contain?
Additive SPS
When should you label every specimen?
In the presence of the patient
Why do needle types change between patients?
Due to the age and condition of each person veins
How many times should a phlebotomist attempt to take a sample before enlisting help?
2 times
With dermal punctures, when does the blood begin to clot?
As soon as the blood flow begins
What does filling the tube in the correct order of draw ensure?
The most accurate test results
What direction should the label be facing?
The same direction for every specimen
What do you examine a needle for?
Expiration date, label/seal, safety device, bevel
What should you avoid when applying a self-adhering bandage?
Areas that have large amounts of hair
What does the order of draw for a capillary collection help ensure?
That the sample is collected in an order that has the least negative effects on a blood test
What additives does the green-topped tube contain?
Additive heparin, lithium heparin, sodium heparin
Can you label specimens for other phlebotomists?
No