venipuncture
most common vein used for venipuncture
median cubital vein
what tube color is used for blood cultures
yellow
this common complication occurs when a phlebotomist punctures through the vein
hematoma
the first thing a phlebotomist should ask a patient before drawing blood
"have you had blood drawn before" and "do you have any allergies"
the part of the needle that faces up when inserted into a vein
bevel
what angle at which the needle should be inserted for a routine venipuncture
15-30 degrees
tube that comes immediately after the blue top in the order of draw
red or serum tube
the term for when a patient faints during or after venipuncture
syncope
this is the best way to prevent infection during a venipuncture
proper hand hygiene and glove use
this type of venipuncture system is used for patient will a small or fragile veins
butterfly needle
term that refers to the destruction of red blood cells due to improper venipuncture technique
hemolysis
additive found in a lavender top tube
EDTA
error occurs when a tourniquet is left on for to long causing an increase in blood concentration
hemoconcentration
patients taking this type of medication may bleed longer after venipuncture
anticoagulants
a piece of equipment is used to locate veins before puncture
tourniquet or vein finder
first step a phlebotomist should take before preforming venipuncture
identifying patient
the reason the order of draw is so important in venipuncture
prevent cross contamination of additives
this action can cause hemolysis and should be avoided when drawing blood
forcefully shaking the tube
proper way to cleanse the venipuncture site before drawing a blood culture
friction in a back forth motion
the proper way to hold a needle when performing venipuncture
firm grip and bevel facing up
term that describes a vein that is hard and cord like making it difficult to draw blood
sclerosed
this tube contains sodium citrate and is used for coagulation studies
light blue tube
a serious complication where a blood clot forms inside a vein due to improper technique
thrombosis
the time a phlebotomist should apply pressure after needle removal to prevent hematomas
at least 30 seconds or longer for patient on blood thinners
gauge size recommended for routine venipuncture
21-23 gauge