Questions and Answers
What is the primary purpose of a dedicated blood collection station in a clinical laboratory?
To provide a separate room or cubicle for performing phlebotomy procedures on outpatients
Which of the following situations would require a patient to have their blood drawn while standing?
When the patient is unable to sit down due to restrained hips from an accident
What is the purpose of using a phlebotomy cart or handheld carrier when drawing blood?
To transport the necessary phlebotomy equipment and supplies to the patient's location
What is the primary reason for wearing gloves when performing phlebotomy?
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What is the recommended practice for changing gloves when performing phlebotomy on multiple patients?
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What is the primary purpose of the 'body substance isolation' concept mentioned in the text?
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Which type of gloves are prohibited in the laboratory due to the potential for contamination?
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What is the main purpose of using an antiseptic on the venipuncture site?
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What is the recommended antiseptic procedure for preparing a site for blood sample extraction?
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What is the purpose of using hydrogen peroxide on a wound or puncture site?
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What is the key difference between an antiseptic and a disinfectant?
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What is the primary reason why vinyl examination gloves are commonly used in laboratories?
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Study Notes
Blood Collection Equipment and Supplies
- A dedicated area of a clinical laboratory equipped for performing phlebotomy procedures on patients is called a drawing station.
- A drawing station has a separate room or cubicle for blood collection.
- Outpatients are ambulatory and go to the laboratory for blood collection, while inpatients have their blood drawn at their bedside.
Phlebotomy Chair
- Patients must be seated during phlebotomy procedures, but exceptions can be made for patients who are unable to sit down due to restrained hips or other mobility issues.
Equipment Carriers
- There are two types of equipment carriers: handheld carriers and phlebotomy carts.
- A separate container for infectious waste must be carried with the equipment carrier.
Gloves
- The CDC/HICPAC standard precautions and OSHA require the wearing of gloves when performing phlebotomy.
- Gloves must be worn because all patients are considered to be possible carriers of blood-borne pathogens.
- A new pair of gloves must be used for each patient and removed when the procedure is completed.
- After completing the procedure, handwashing is required.
- Nonsterile, disposable latex, nitrile, neoprene, polyethylene, and vinyl examination gloves are used.
- Vinyl examination gloves are used in laboratories because they are transparent and do not expand, making them suitable for patients with latex allergies.
Antiseptics
- Antiseptics are substances used to prevent or inhibit the growth and development of microorganisms on human skin.
- The most commonly used antiseptics are 70% isopropyl alcohol, benzalkonium chloride, and chlorhexidine gluconate.
- Antiseptics are used to clean the venipuncture site before drawing blood.
Disinfectants
- Disinfectants are chemical substances regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- Disinfectants are used to remove or kill microorganisms on surfaces and instruments.
- Disinfectants are CORROSIVE and NOT SAFE to use on human skin.
- EPA-registered sodium hypochlorite products are preferred for disinfecting.
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