Blood work
ABG
arterial blood gas
What kind of technique is needed for phlebotomy
aseptic
What size gauge would you use for pediatrics?
23g
What has to be done first?
Blood cultures
Distal
Away from center
cbc
complete blood count
What should you do for a patient prior to starting a venipuncture
- confirm order
- confirm patient ID
- use therapeutic communication
-verify allergies
What do you use for skin punctures
What color has no additives
red
proximal
closer to center
ESR
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
What are the two basic types of phlebotomy
skin punctures, venipuncture
What size needle gauge is typically used for venipuncture
20-22 g
Which color is Haparin
Green
Condition of blood
emia
PT
prothrombin time
Where is the most common space used for blood draws?
antecubital space
Basilic * Cephalic * Median cubital *
When inserting the needle into the arm what needs to be pointing up?
Bevel
What can you use to help get the blood into the blood collection tubes
Vacuum tube
You skin is *** compared to muscle that is deep
superficial
HCG
Human chorionic gonadotropin
What should you ask a patient before using a tourniquet
If they are allergic to latex
butterfly needle
What is the order of blood draw ( the colors not acronym)
Blood cultures, light blue, red, gold, light green, dark green, lavender, gray, yellow
phlebo
vein