Phlebotomy NCCT )Phlebotomy NCCT Practice Questions& Answers; Guaranteed APlus Guide

The patient reports feeling faint, and slumps forward during a venipuncture. After calling for assistance, which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take next? (Ans- remove the needle When performing venipuncture, sudden swelling is observed at the insertion site. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take? (Ans- Release the tourniquet, removed the needle, and immediately apply pressure at the site Which of the following is an appropriate alternative to using a rubber tourniquet when attempting a venipuncture on a known patient who is difficult to obtain a sample from? (Ans- blood pressure cuff While performing a venipuncture in the antecubital space, the patient verbalizes an extreme amount of pain and the blood in the collection tube is noted to be bright red. Which of the following sites is most likely to have been inadvertently punctured? (Ans- brachial artery After centrifuging a blood specimen, the phlebotomist notes the serum has a reddish appearance. Which of the following has occurred? (Ans- The specimen is hemolyzed While obtaining blood during a venipuncture, the patient faints. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take initially? (Ans- Discontinue the venipuncture and call for help