IV CANNULATION

What is the main cause of hematoma in venepuncture procedure?

• Failure to stop the bleeding effectively after the procedure

• Overpuncture

• Patient taking medication that slows down blood clot formation

• Patient moved during the procedure

During IV cannulation, the first flashback of blood in the IV catheter chamber indicates that

• The needle is in the vein

• The cannula is in the vein

• Both the needle and cannula is in the vein

• Both the needle and cannula is not yet in the vein

What is the main purpose of the hole behind the needle bevel?

• Allowing blood to flow into the IV cannula once it enters the vein

• Allowing blood to flow into the IVC chamber

When the needle bevel is facing up, the safety cover is always at the

• Right

• Left

• Top

• Bottom

Which of the following, is the vein in the list.

Choose more than 1 answer.

• Digital Dorsal Vein

• Dorsal Metacarpal Vein

• Dorsal Venous Network

• Cephalic and Basilic Vein

• None as above

a lavender tube contains

• Nothing

• EDTA

• Potassium Oxalate

• Sodium Citrate

A yellow top tube (plain tube) contains

• Separated gel

• Nothing

• Magnesium

• K2E 7.2mg

During a venipuncture procedure a sudden swelling occurs around the puncture site. You should...

• Call for help

• Continue with the venipuncture

• Immediately remove the tourniquet and then the needle

• Apply pressure with an antiseptic wipe

in your practice, Which of the following represents the correct order of draw?

• Yellow, Lavender, Blue, Grey

• Lavender, Yellow, Grey, Blue

• Blue, Yellow, Lavender, Grey,

• Yellow, grey, lavender, green,

What tube is used to draw a FBC?

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