Steps to take if a patient loses consciousness during venipuncture

• Stop the procedure and call for help.

• Continue the procedure until completed.

• Administer medication immediately.

• Leave the patient unattended.

Documentation in the injury log for an accidental needlestick

• Date and time of the incident, Type of device involved, Description of the incident, Employee’s role, Location of the incident, Actions taken

• Only the date and time of the incident

• Description of the incident and employee’s role

• Location of the incident and actions taken

Gas exchange occurs

• In the capillaries.

• In the alveoli.

• In the bronchi.

• In the trachea.

Tasks a CPT might perform

• Venipuncture

• Performing surgeries

• Administering anesthesia

• Prescribing medication

Ways to confirm patient identification

• Ask for full name and date of birth. Check identification wristband.

• Verify the patient's insurance information.

• Request the patient's medical history from a family member.

• Check the patient's appointment schedule.

Information on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

• Hazards identification, First-aid measures, Handling and storage guidelines

• Chemical composition and properties

• Environmental impact assessments

• Cost analysis and budgeting

Procedure for shock

• Lay patient flat and keep them warm.

• Give the patient food and drink immediately.

• Encourage the patient to walk around.

• Apply ice packs to the patient's body.

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)’s main concern

• Making recommendations for workplace safety, specifically relating to sharps containers.

• Conducting research on occupational diseases and injuries.

• Regulating workplace safety standards across all industries.

• Providing training programs for employees on safety protocols.

The alternate site that is the last choice for venipuncture is:

• Foot veins

• Hand veins

• Forearm veins

• Scalp veins

Cardiac cycle

• Sequence of events in one heartbeat, including systole and diastole.

• The process of blood flow through the heart only during diastole.

• The contraction of the heart muscles only during systole.

• The relaxation phase of the heart without any blood flow.