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when performing a venipuncture with a needle and syringe, forcing blood into the tube will cause
what is hemolysis
light blue stopper tubes are most often the 5 ml size and are used for
what is coagulation testing
Blood specimen tubes that contain an anticoagulant must be inverted immediately ________ times
What is 8-10
blood specimens enter directly into the tubes for the desired tests rather than having to be transferred
what is vacuum method
before performing a capillary puncture, you must wipe the desired site with a prep pad soaked with
what is alcohol
a tourniquet should be placed
what is about 3 inches above the bend of the elbow
venipuncture must always be done carefully to avoid a _________
what is a hematoma
the most popular because it is so convenient
what is vacuum method
what is the last tube in the order of the draw
what is grey
rapidly forming hematoma, rapidly filling blood tube, and bright red blood when performing a venipuncture usually indicate you are in
what is an artery
blood collection tubes with a _______ stopper contain ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid additive EDTA and are generallly called CBC tubes
what is lavender
Light blue stoppered tubes must be completely full because of the large amount of
What is citrate
venipuncture is also known as
What is phlebotomy
Tubes that contain SST gel tubes must stand for _______ minutes
What is 30
when obtaining venous blood the tip of the needle should be inserted into the vein at a ________
what is 15-20 degree angle
this color topped tube has and additive of Gel separator, clot activator
what is Gold SST
this color topped tube has an additive of Heparin
what is green
which are the most ideal areas for capillary puncture
what is ring finger and great finger
a ______ gauge needle is generally used for a venipuncture
what is 21 -23
what is the first step for an MA to do if a patient faints when he or she is performing a venipuncture
what is remove the tourniquet
tests drawn in the light blue stoppered tubes should be performed within
what is 2 hours
what is #1 in the blood draw order
what is blood culture
most popular and economical tourniquets are made of
what is disposable latex free
what color top tube is used for glucose testing
what is grey
when it is difficult to draw blood from a patient, it is recommended that you try using a ________ as a tourniquet
what is a blood pressure cuff