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What component of the multisample needle covers the needle to prevent blood leakage during collection?
What component of the multisample needle covers the needle to prevent blood leakage during collection?
- Threaded hub
- Bevel
- Rubber sleeve (correct)
- Shaft
According to OSHA regulations, what must medical equipment used without a safety feature also include?
According to OSHA regulations, what must medical equipment used without a safety feature also include?
- A longer shaft
- A second needle
- A safety feature on a connected device (correct)
- An extra evacuated tube
What is the purpose of the safety device holder shown in the image?
What is the purpose of the safety device holder shown in the image?
- To hold additional evacuated tubes
- To store the needle cap
- To hold the needle safety device that automatically retracts (correct)
- To measure the vacuum in the evacuated tube
Which part of the multisample needle is directly connected to the tube holder?
Which part of the multisample needle is directly connected to the tube holder?
What is the main function of the tube holder in the blood collection process?
What is the main function of the tube holder in the blood collection process?
Which figure depicts the VACUETTE VISIO PLUS needle with a see-through hub?
Which figure depicts the VACUETTE VISIO PLUS needle with a see-through hub?
What feature does the green cap of the VACUETTE VISIO PLUS needle provide?
What feature does the green cap of the VACUETTE VISIO PLUS needle provide?
The needles shown in Figure 7-14 are identified as what type?
The needles shown in Figure 7-14 are identified as what type?
What specific safety feature does the needle shown in Figure 7-12B have?
What specific safety feature does the needle shown in Figure 7-12B have?
Which company is credited with providing the VACUETTE VISIO PLUS needle?
Which company is credited with providing the VACUETTE VISIO PLUS needle?
Study Notes
Multisample Needle with Safety Device
- A multisample needle consists of a threaded hub, rubber sleeve, shaft, and bevel.
- The needle is connected to a tube holder, a plastic device that holds the evacuated tube, which is a sealed tube with a vacuum.
- The tube holder has a safety feature, which is not present on the needle itself.
- This design is in accordance with OSHA regulations, which require medical devices without safety features to be used with a device that does.
Safety Features
- The safety device holder is used to hold the needle safety device, which automatically retracts after injection.
- Needles are available with or without safety features.
- Traditional-style multisample needles do not have safety features, while some needles have safety devices to resheath the needles after use.
VACUETTE VISIO PLUS Needle
- The VACUETTE VISIO PLUS needle has a see-through hub attached to a safety tube holder.
- The needle is attached to a green cap, which can be used to resheath the needle after use.
- This particular needle highlights the safety features of this design, compared to traditional needles without safety features.
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Identify the components of a multisample needle and its safety features, including the tube holder and retractable needle safety device.
