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What is the purpose of standard precautions?
to prevent the spread of infection
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What is the organization that protects workers
OSHA
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What is the steps to a venipuncture
remove tourniquet
remove last tube remove needle from arm engage safety on needle while applying pressure bandage draw site |
What is the reason you must fill tubes all the way
ensure correct ratio of blood to additive
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What is the 6 different characteristics when looking for a vein?
location, size, depth, direction, condition, turgor
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What is the purpose of hand hygiene before going on break?
to prevent and control the spread of infection
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What is the organization that regulates foods and drugs
FDA
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What is the cause of a hemoconcentrated sample?
tourniquet left on to long
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What is the bigger the gauge number mean about the needle?
smaller the needle
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What is turgor
the bounce of the vein
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What is the correct time to put on PPE?
BEFORE entering patients room
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What organization does research and recommends based on that research
CDC
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What is the information labeled on the tube?
patients name, day, time, and phlebotomist initials
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What is usually the first choice of vein?
Median
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What is the difference between antecubital fossa draws and hand draws?
smaller veins in hand
closer to skin you need to anchor more securely |
What are two factors that effect whether or not a person becomes infected with a disease after being exposed?
the amount and virulence
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What is the right time to label the tubes?
After the draw before patient leaves
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What is the reason to use a tourniquet
engorge veins
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What is the second choice of vein?
cephalic
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What is the correct procedure for drawing from a bumpy vein?
you don't
pick a different site |
What is needed for complete isolation?
n95, gloves, gown, face shield
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What is the reason blood flows into tubes
the vacuum seal
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What is the most commonly used needles
21-22
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What is the last choice of vein?
basilic
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What is the correct procedure for if you puncture an artery
remove tourniquet, stop draw, and put patients arm above heart for 10 minutes
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