Venipuncture Study Questions Unit 2 2
(ANSWERED)
The most common length of needle used for a routine venipuncture? - Correct Answer 21 gauge
The reason for restricting the depth of a heel stick is to prevent hitting the newborn's bone and possibly
causing inflammation known as: - Correct Answer osteolysis
What is the purpose of warming the site of the capillary puncture? - Correct Answer It helps the blood
flow out better than it being cold
The position of the needle bevel during a venipuncture is: - Correct Answer needs to be facing up
condition characterized by dizziness, weakness, clammy skin and unconsciousness is called - Correct
Answer Fainting (syncope)
When are blood specimens labeled & what information MUST be provided? - Correct Answer Date and
time
Patient first and last name
My initials
1. Why is "order of draw" important? - Correct Answer So you don't contaminate the specimens
List the correct order of draw - Correct Answer Bottle cultures
Light blue
Red
Green
Lavender
Gray
(ANSWERED)
The most common length of needle used for a routine venipuncture? - Correct Answer 21 gauge
The reason for restricting the depth of a heel stick is to prevent hitting the newborn's bone and possibly
causing inflammation known as: - Correct Answer osteolysis
What is the purpose of warming the site of the capillary puncture? - Correct Answer It helps the blood
flow out better than it being cold
The position of the needle bevel during a venipuncture is: - Correct Answer needs to be facing up
condition characterized by dizziness, weakness, clammy skin and unconsciousness is called - Correct
Answer Fainting (syncope)
When are blood specimens labeled & what information MUST be provided? - Correct Answer Date and
time
Patient first and last name
My initials
1. Why is "order of draw" important? - Correct Answer So you don't contaminate the specimens
List the correct order of draw - Correct Answer Bottle cultures
Light blue
Red
Green
Lavender
Gray
