angles
What is the maximum amount of time a tourniquet should be left in place?
what are patient identifiers?
dob
pt full name
Why is the order of blood tube draw important?
to avoid errors.
What are capillary puncture supplies?
gloves, micropipette,automatic retractable lancet, glucose meter and testing strip, bandage, Biohazard sharps container
what are the parts of needle?
lumen
bevel
What can happen if a tourniquet is left on a patient's arm for too long?
hemoconcentration
Instructions given to patients prior to blood work
nothing to eat or dirnk besides water for 12 hours
for sodium polyanethol sulfonate: prevents blood from clotting and stabilizing bacterial growth used for blood or body fluids cultures
yellow top tube or blood culture bottles
what is responsible for preveting blood loss when vessel is damaged?
platelets
What is the butterfly method best for
for individuals who have small and fragile veins, causing less trauma or bruising.
What is an appropriate technique when cleansing the venipuncture site with an antiseptic wipe?
upward and downward motions with friction
How can eating before affect the lipid panel blood test results?
The test can detect fats from the food, and the results would show high lipid levels.
How many times should a light blue tube be inverted after blood draw?
3 to 4.
What are the common reactions to plebotomy?
fainting
What if the gauge needle length for the butterfly method
1/2 to 3/4 inch, depending on the size of the pt
Where would the vein be anchored on the patient?
2 to 3 inches below the puncture location
What are requisition form requirements
insure or billing info
pt demographics
name and contact info
and and test code
diagnosis code that correlates to test being ordered.
What is the correct order of draw?
yellow
light blue
red
red/gray marbled
green
green/gray marbled
lavender
gray
What is the best area used for capillary blood collection in infants?
underside of the heels
Define an evacuated system
double pointed needle, plastic holder/adapter,and collection tubes
At which of the following angles should the needle be inserted into the patient's arm?
The needle should be inserted into the skin at a 15-30 degree angle for phlebotomy.
What should be worn when transferring blood into multiple test tubes?
face and eye protection
What is the preferred vein during procedures?
cephalic and basilic veins
Why should MA never perform capillary puncture on the finger of an infant
high risk of damage to the bone
What is the preferred capillary site for an adult?
ring finger