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20 Cards in this Set
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The Number One Way to stop the spread of infection is? |
Handwashing |
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The Three Major Veins that are best for venipuncture are located in the ? |
Antecubital Fossa |
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Out of the following needle gauges,…17..19…21…25..which has the Largest needle diameter? |
17 |
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What Causes Blood Flow into an Evacuated Tube? |
The Tube's Vacuum |
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How long, At Most, should a tourniquet be left on a patient’s arm? |
2 Minutes |
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The Most Common antiseptic used for routine blood collection is? |
70% Isopropyl Alcohol |
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In regards to assessing a vein’s characteristics, Define Turgor? |
The Bounce or Resilience of a Vein |
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To “Palpate” means to? |
Examine by Touch, or Feel |
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On most Patients, A Phlebotomist’s First choice is which vein? |
The Median Cubital Vein |
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On most Patients, A Phlebotomist’s Second choice is which vein? |
The Cephalic Vein |
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On most Patients, A Phlebotomist’s Third choice is which vein? |
The Basilic Vein |
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The Most Commonly used needle gauges for standard collection are what size? |
21 & 22 Gauge |
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The basilica vein is Close To which structure? |
The Median Cutaneous Nerve |
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When Cleaning A Site for venipuncture, the Phlebotomist should? |
Clean in an Outward Spiral Pattern |
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What are the proper sequential steps to take when Ending a Draw? |
1. Remove Tourniquet 6. Bandage Draw Site |
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Which veins Are Suitable for venipuncture? |
Heavy Arms |
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What is Always True about PPE? |
*Gloves Should Always Be Worn, When Coming In Contact With A Patient, or Specimen of Any Type *Dispose of Gloves in Same Room as Used |
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Which Is True Regarding tube labeling? |
*Label Tube, As Soon As You Finish the Draw |
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What Should ALWAYS be disposed of in a sharp’s container? |
Needles |
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What Does Not Belong in the sharps container? |
Used Gloves |
