Butterfly Needle & Syringe Blood Draws

<p>Suitable for administering intravenous medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1/2 to 3/4 inches</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The smaller gauge size of the needle</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To break the potential seal of the plunger</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Plasma</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are converted to serum</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To meet the specific testing requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All blood components together</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To cause the blood to flow from the syringe to the vacutainer</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Serum</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To respond to injuries and halt blood loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Diluent</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent the needle from moving and causing vein collapse</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Remove the needle, tubing, and luer lock connection from the sterile pouch</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To connect the syringe to the vacutainer tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Allows for more precise control of the blood volume collected</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>While the needle is still in the patient's arm</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To maintain the blood chemistry during transport to the lab</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The type of equipment used to collect the blood sample</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Provides a more comfortable experience for the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To indicate that the needle is properly inserted into the vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To separate the solid and liquid portions of the blood for easier testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To alter blood properties for preservation and specific testing needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent contamination of the blood specimens</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To mix the blood with the additives in the tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps in identifying the tube for specific testing needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure that the additives in the tube are still effective</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To initiate the clotting process and stop blood loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Whole blood is called plasma, while clotted blood is called serum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To transport oxygen, fight infection, and aid in clotting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To respond to injuries and initiate the clotting process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To maintain the overall volume and viscosity of the blood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Whole blood refers to the blood that contains all of its formed elements (e.g., red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It allows for precise withdrawal of a specific blood volume.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To connect the syringe to the vacutainer tube for blood transfer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both A and B are correct.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To break the potential seal of the plunger.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Specific syringes containing anticoagulants and heparin are used to maintain blood chemistry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To mix the blood with the additives in the tubes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Plasma contains clotting factors, while serum does not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To separate the solid and liquid portions of the blood for easier testing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To mix the blood with the additive in the tube.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To indicate the type of additive in the tube.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent the blood from clotting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure the additive in the tube is still effective.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To minimize discomfort during the blood draw.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To indicate the needle has successfully entered the vein.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Allows for greater control over the blood flow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent excessive bleeding during injury.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To enable controlled blood withdrawal</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reduced risk of needlestick injuries for the healthcare professional</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To facilitate the attachment of the needle to the syringe or tubing</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Attach the vacutainer or syringe to the tubing to begin blood collection</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is typically a sliding sheath that covers the exposed needle tip</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure proper mixing of the blood sample with the tube additives</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Saline solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To separate the serum from the blood cells after centrifugation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They indicate the type of additive present in the tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To preserve the integrity of the blood sample for specific diagnostic tests</p> Signup and view all the answers