Phlebotomy Questions and Correct Solutions 2024 Update

Phlebotomy Questions and Correct Solutions 2024 Update Phlebotomy - Answer -Process of collecting blood Venipuncture - Answer -The process of collecting or "drawing" blood from a vein Vacutainer - Answer -Tube that allows the drawing of multiple blood samples Tourniquet - Answer -Device applied or tied around patient's arm to restrict blood flow, Should restrict venous flow to inflate veins, but not arterial flow, Most common type: stretchable disposable straps. Apply tourniquet snugly 3 to 4 in. above intended site, Never apply over open sore, Apply over a dry washcloth or gauze if patient has sensitive skin, Ask patient to make a fist Cephalic vein - Answer - Basilic vein - Answer - Antecubital - Answer -Preferred venipuncture site Dorsal venous network - Answer - Plasma - Answer -Liquid part of blood serum - Answer -clear, watery fluid portion of the blood that remains after a clot has formed biohazardous - Answer -items contaminated with blood, body fluids, secretions, or excretions Universal precautions - Answer -Guidelines based on treating all human blood and body fluids as potentially infectious Standard precautions - Answer -precautions intended to minimize risk of infection transmission when caring for all patients. Rules developed by the CDC PPE (Personal protection equipment) - Answer -Mask, goggles, gown, gloves Whole blood - Answer -Fluid (plasma) and cellular (RBCs, WBCs, and platelets) components Syringe - Answer -a medical instrument used to inject or withdraw fluids 1- to 1.5-in. long, Must have resheathing feature if used to d