PMLS P2 ?

What is the ideal time to collect blood from a patient?

• After a heavy meal

• After a light snack

• After drinking coffee

• After refraining from strenuous exercise and fasting for 12 hours

What is the recommended action if a patient refuses blood withdrawal?

• Forcefully proceed with the blood withdrawal

• Ask the patient to come back later

• Respect the patient's decision and document it on the requisition form

• Ignore the refusal and proceed with the procedure

What is the treatment for fainting (syncope) during venipuncture?

• Apply a warm compress to the forehead

• Give the patient a sugary drink

• Raise the patient's head above the heart level

• Apply pressure to the venipuncture site

What should be done if a patient has a missing ID band during blood collection?

• Contact the nurse and request the patient to be banded before drawing blood

• Ask the patient to provide identification verbally

• Proceed with the blood collection without the ID band

• Write the patient's name on the requisition form

What is the recommended action if a patient has damaged veins?

• Use a larger needle to draw blood

• Proceed with the blood collection as usual

• Apply pressure to the damaged area to stop bleeding

• Collect blood from below the hematoma if no other vein is available

What is the treatment for seizures during venipuncture?

• Restrain the patient and put something in their mouth

• Document the time from start-stop

• Remove the tourniquet and apply pressure to the venipuncture site

• Apply a warm compress to the forehead

What should be done if a patient has a missing ID band during blood collection?

• Proceed with the blood collection without the ID band

• Contact the nurse and request the patient to be banded before drawing blood

• Write the patient's name on the requisition form

• Ask the patient to provide identification verbally

What is the treatment for seizures during venipuncture?

• Apply a warm compress to the forehead

• Restrain the patient and put something in their mouth

• Document the time from start-stop

• Remove the tourniquet and apply pressure to the venipuncture site

What is the recommended action if a patient has damaged veins?

• Apply pressure to the damaged area to stop bleeding

• Use a larger needle to draw blood

• Proceed with the blood collection as usual

• Collect blood from below the hematoma if no other vein is available

What is the treatment for seizures during venipuncture?

• Document the time from start-stop

• Apply a warm compress to the forehead

• Remove the tourniquet and apply pressure to the venipuncture site

• Restrain the patient and put something in their mouth