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1 way to stop the spread of infection - handwashing MSDS - A widely used abbreviation for Material Safety Data Sheet. A MSDS contains details of the hazards associated with a chemical, and gives information on its safe use. Characteristics of a sharps container - Biohazard symbol, usually red in color, puncture proof, spill proof, used for sharps All bodily fluids are considered to be potentially... - infectious Compared to the pH of water, blood is... - more basic When it comes to gauges, the bigger the number... - the smaller the diameter of the needle capillary blood samples are drawn with... - a lancet Single most ordered blood test - CBC what tube color is used for CBC? - lavender What tube requires a 9:1 blood to additive ratio? - Light blue- sodium citrate The tubes you would find a clot in - Serum tubes- red, gold, red tiger top How far from the venipuncture site should the tourniquet be placed? - 3-4 inches above the siteHow long should the bandage be kept on after venipuncture? - 15 minutes