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What is the recommended gauge size for venipuncture in the geriatric population?
What is the recommended gauge size for venipuncture in the geriatric population?
- 18 gauge
- 27 gauge
- 21 gauge (correct)
- 25 gauge
What is the typical range for the needle length used in blood collection tubes for small veins?
What is the typical range for the needle length used in blood collection tubes for small veins?
- 1 inch - 2 inches
- ⅜ inch - ½ inch
- ½ inch - ¾ inch (correct)
- 2 inches - 3 inches
Which action can lead to the loss of vacuum in a blood collection tube?
Which action can lead to the loss of vacuum in a blood collection tube?
- Using the tube within its expiration date
- Dropping the tube (correct)
- Proper storage
- Manufacturer error
What mechanism of action do anticoagulants like Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and Citrates use?
What mechanism of action do anticoagulants like Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and Citrates use?
Why is the order of draw crucial in blood collection?
Why is the order of draw crucial in blood collection?
What is an essential item worn by phlebotomists during the procedure to maintain asepsis?
What is an essential item worn by phlebotomists during the procedure to maintain asepsis?
What is the main cause of petechiae according to the text?
What is the main cause of petechiae according to the text?
What is the primary cause of anemia as described in the text?
What is the primary cause of anemia as described in the text?
In the context of venipuncture, what is the most common cause of a lipemic sample?
In the context of venipuncture, what is the most common cause of a lipemic sample?
Why should the patient be asked about allergies before performing procedures?
Why should the patient be asked about allergies before performing procedures?
What is the main function of the systemic circulatory system?
What is the main function of the systemic circulatory system?
What causes a sample to be considered icteric according to the text?
What causes a sample to be considered icteric according to the text?
What is the primary factory for the production of blood cells in adults?
What is the primary factory for the production of blood cells in adults?
Which component of the blood aids in the clotting process?
Which component of the blood aids in the clotting process?
What is the life span of a platelet (Thrombocyte) once it is released into the bloodstream?
What is the life span of a platelet (Thrombocyte) once it is released into the bloodstream?
Which component of the formed elements portion of blood lacks a nucleus?
Which component of the formed elements portion of blood lacks a nucleus?
Which part of the blood separates during centrifugation to form a hazy layer?
Which part of the blood separates during centrifugation to form a hazy layer?
What is the iron-containing pigment found in red blood cells?
What is the iron-containing pigment found in red blood cells?
What is the purpose of using anticoagulants in producing plasma samples?
What is the purpose of using anticoagulants in producing plasma samples?
What is the function of an instrument that spins blood before centrifuging a sample for serum?
What is the function of an instrument that spins blood before centrifuging a sample for serum?
Which substance is crucial in the process where prothrombin converts to fibrin during clot formation?
Which substance is crucial in the process where prothrombin converts to fibrin during clot formation?
How does the presence of anticoagulants affect the condition of plasma in a blood sample?
How does the presence of anticoagulants affect the condition of plasma in a blood sample?
What is the main component found in a clot that contains all formed elements intertwined together?
What is the main component found in a clot that contains all formed elements intertwined together?
What precaution should a phlebotomist take when drawing blood from a patient with psychiatric disorder?
What precaution should a phlebotomist take when drawing blood from a patient with psychiatric disorder?
Why might a patient with damaged or collapsing veins be more difficult to draw blood from?
Why might a patient with damaged or collapsing veins be more difficult to draw blood from?
What is recommended as the best way to obtain blood from a vein that has a tendency to collapse?
What is recommended as the best way to obtain blood from a vein that has a tendency to collapse?
Why do patients who are resistant often take more time to convince that sample collection is necessary?
Why do patients who are resistant often take more time to convince that sample collection is necessary?
Why might it be challenging to feel veins in patients with localized tissue globules under their skin?
Why might it be challenging to feel veins in patients with localized tissue globules under their skin?
