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In a closed-system blood transfer process, what is the benefit of using a Luer Lock on the blood transfer device?
In a closed-system blood transfer process, what is the benefit of using a Luer Lock on the blood transfer device?
- To manually recap needles after blood extraction
- To transfer blood without using a syringe needle
- To keep the tube open during blood extraction
- To attach the tube securely without needing to open it (correct)
What is the purpose of a blood transfer device?
What is the purpose of a blood transfer device?
- To open tubes safely for blood collection
- To transfer blood into tubes without using a syringe needle (correct)
- To attach needles to tubes for blood extraction
- To extract blood without using a needle
How is a tube inserted into another needle using a blood transfer device in the described process?
How is a tube inserted into another needle using a blood transfer device in the described process?
- By inserting the tube from under the blood transfer device (correct)
- By attaching the Luer Lock to the tube
- By stabbing the tube with a needle
- By removing the needle from the Luer Lock
What should never be done manually after extracting blood according to the text?
What should never be done manually after extracting blood according to the text?
Why is it emphasized in the text not to open tubes during blood transfer with a blood transfer device?
Why is it emphasized in the text not to open tubes during blood transfer with a blood transfer device?
What is the purpose of the needle cover?
What is the purpose of the needle cover?
Why are needles designed to be sharp?
Why are needles designed to be sharp?
What does the gauge of a needle describe?
What does the gauge of a needle describe?
When using a syringe without the needle for blood transfer, what should you do?
When using a syringe without the needle for blood transfer, what should you do?
What is the function of the bevel on a needle?
What is the function of the bevel on a needle?
What is the purpose of a needle safety device?
What is the purpose of a needle safety device?
In closed-system techniques, what happens to the needle before blood transfer?
In closed-system techniques, what happens to the needle before blood transfer?
In a closed-system technique, what happens once the mechanism is activated?
In a closed-system technique, what happens once the mechanism is activated?
What components make up a closed-system for blood collection?
What components make up a closed-system for blood collection?
How does a multisample needle work in a closed-system?
How does a multisample needle work in a closed-system?
What distinguishes a closed-system from an open system in blood collection?
What distinguishes a closed-system from an open system in blood collection?
