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Blood Collection
This is the correct concentration for bleach solutions used to disinfect work surfaces.
What is 10%?
The first step in stopping bleeding at a phlebotomy site.
What is apply pressure to the site?
A mask becomes contaminated when this occurs.
What is when it becomes moist?
The muscular portion of the heart is called this.
What is the myocardium?
A 24-hour urine specimen requires collecting this.
What is all urine voided during a 24-hour period?
The slanted part of the needle used in phlebotomy is called this.
What is the bevel?
You should NOT take a blood pressure reading in this location.
What is the arm with an IV infusion?
In surgical asepsis, sterile items must be kept at this level or above.
What is above the waist?
The heart muscle contracts during this phase.
What is systole?
This type of urine specimen is needed to detect an infection.
What is a clean catch specimen?
A swelling that contains blood, often resulting from a failed venipuncture attempt.
What is a hematoma?
This position describes a patient lying on their back with face looking upward.
What is supine position?
This symbol represents a biologic hazard.
What is three crescents pointing inward?
This part of the heart pumps blood to the body.
What is the left ventricle?
The liquid portion of an anti-coagulated blood specimen is called this.
What is plasma?
When performing a skin puncture, this is what you do with the first drop of blood.
What is wipe it off with a gauze pad?
This procedure is used after spinal cord injuries or surgery to move a patient safely. Response: What is logrolling? Answer: A
What is logrolling?
Standard Precautions are used for this group of people.
What is all persons?
These blood vessels carry blood away from the heart.
What are arteries?
The yellow-topped evacuated tube is preferred for collecting this type of specimen.
What is a blood culture?
The needle and syringe method requires that blood be transferred to this before sending to the lab.
What is a vacuum tube?
When a patient is catheterized, the drainage bag should never be positioned here.
What is higher than the bladder?
This practice does help prevent nosocomial infections.
What is hand washing?
The least accurate measurement of body temperature.
What is axillary?
The voluntary permission by a patient to allow touching, examination, and/or treatment by healthcare providers.
What is informed consent?