Unit 4 Flash Cards

Safe Positions for Venipuncture

• Sitting upright

• Standing on one leg

• Lying down (for fainting risk)

• Leaning forward excessively

A tourniquet should be tied how many inches above the antecubital area?

• 1-2 inches

• 3-4 inches

• 5-6 inches

• 7-8 inches

Seizure Management

• Continue the blood collection procedure until it is complete.

• Stop the procedure immediately and seek emergency assistance.

• Administer medication to the patient before stopping the procedure.

• Call for a nurse and continue monitoring the patient.

Patient Safety: Mental State Requiring Guardian

• Patients with altered mental status due to medications or medical conditions may need their guardian present.

• Patients with stable mental status do not require a guardian.

• All patients must have a guardian present at all times.

• Only patients under 18 years old need a guardian.

Venipuncture equipment needed

• Tourniquet, Needle (commonly 21-23 gauge), Evacuated tubes, Alcohol swabs, Gauze, Adhesive bandage

• Syringe, Cotton balls, Band-aids, Scissors

• Gloves, Thermometer, Stethoscope, Tape

• Blood pressure cuff, IV catheter, Surgical scissors, Forceps

Diaphoresis

• A sign of excessive sweating that can indicate nausea, syncope, or panic attack.

• A medical term for dehydration.

• A condition characterized by excessive thirst.

• A type of skin rash.

When performing venipuncture, the bevel should always be in which position and at what angle?

• Bevel up; 15-30 degree angle

• Bevel down; 30-45 degree angle

• Bevel sideways; 10-20 degree angle

• Bevel up; 45-60 degree angle

Infection/Sepsis

• Infection at the venipuncture site can occur if proper aseptic technique is not followed.

• Infection can only occur if the patient has a pre-existing condition.

• Sepsis is always caused by bacterial infections only.

• Infection is not a concern during venipuncture procedures.

Syringe Method description

• Involves using a syringe to manually collect blood, useful for difficult veins or when more control is needed.

• A technique that uses a vacuum to draw blood from a vein quickly.

• A method that requires the use of a tourniquet to restrict blood flow before collection.

• A process that involves using a needle without a syringe for blood collection.

Allergic Reactions

• Patients may experience allergic reactions to antiseptic solutions, adhesive bandages, or latex gloves.

• Allergic reactions are common with antiseptic solutions only.

• Allergic reactions are only caused by food allergies.

• Patients are never allergic to latex gloves.