Pt prep
gloves.
what is the standard PPE for venipuncture?
PT, PTT
what is blue tube?
Must have date, time, and collectors initials.
What is labeling specimens?
EDTA
what is he additive that is most commonly known for cross contamination
Swollen, blood filled bruise that happens from a poor stick.
What is a hematoma?
one minute.
what is the amount of time you can leave the tourniquet on for?
collect with butterfly. aerobic then anaerobic bottle
what is direct inoculation for blood culture bottle?
release the tourniquet.
What is the first thing you do after you establish bloodflow?
need to collect prothomin time, CBC, and BUN
light blue, green, lavender
irritation of the vein due to placement of IV or medication that irritates the vein. site is warm.
what is phlebitis?
skin prep to avoid with patient with shellfish allergies.
what is iodine
gel barrier, sst, and pst
what is thixotropic gel
multiple tests from one venipuncture
what is the advantage of the ETS
PCT draws lavender then green tube
what is cross contamination?
forceful shaking of tubes
what is hemolysis?
2mm
what is the depth of the heel stick lancets?
transport in an ice slurry
ammonia, lactic acid
collecting blood specimens from an infant
what lateral side of the heel?
order of draw is lavender, green, grey, red, gold.
what is microtubes
warming the site
what is treatment for vasoconstriction?
preventing skin tearing for geriatric patients
what coban
transport bilirubin
what is light protectant
patient with a PICC line
what is refer to the nurse
tube that tests for HIV
red tube
site is cold to touch
what is infiltration?