Final Exam/ NCCT questions with correct answers

What does ETS stand for? Answer Evacuated Tube System What is the most common gauge needle used for phlebotomy? Answer 21g What is the proper term for a "butterfly" needle? Answer Winged Infusion Set What is the most common gauge used for a butterfly needle? Answer 23g The guard that covers the contaminated needle after the venipuncture is referred to as what? Answer Safety cap What are the 3 main components of the ETS system? Answer Multi-sample needle, Tube holder (hub), Evacuated tubes What is the purpose of the flanges on the hub/tube holder? Answer Safety (easy to insert/remove tubes) What should be done before using a syringe for blood draw? Answer Prime the plunger (pull in/out to loosen) What must be used to safely transfer blood from a syringe into the required tubes for testing? Answer Use hub In the multi-sample needle system, what stops the blood from leakin