MAST 1090 Exam Study Guide

1090 Exam Study Guide What is the gauge of needles most commonly used in venipuncture? - 20,21,22 which of the following is a combination system and can be used with the syringe or the vaccum tube? - butterfly collection system which is the recommended order for checking the best available vein site? 1. back of hand 2. antecubita region of the arm 3. back of wrist 4. ankle or foot - 2,1,3,4 what method does NOT need to use a blood transfer device? - vacuum tube sytem what method is used less often? - syringe when performing venipuncture, which vein is used the majority of the time? - median cubital which method is used to perform venipuncture? - syringe, vacuum tube, butterfly which of the following best describes when a syringe is most often used for venipuncture? - when collecting small amounts of blood from fragile veins which of the following is a combination system that can be used with the syringe or the vacuum tube? - butterfly collection system which of the following is NOT one of the arteries of the arm? - Femoral which is the appropriate action when palpating for a vein in the upper arm? - palpate the vein with the tip of your index finger which is the first step in performing a successful venipuncture? - putting the patient at ease Dr. Natale orders a urinalysis for Mrs. Ferguson, whom he suspects has a urinary tract infection. which type of specimen will you collect? - clean- catch midstream what is the preferred urine sample for pregnancy testing? - first-voided morning sample which of the following best describes the color of normal urine? - straw which urine specimens may be required when urine specimens need to be sterile? - catheterized which specimens usually requires added preservatives