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What is the meaning of phlebotomy?
What is the meaning of phlebotomy?
- The act of blood clotting
- The area in front of the elbow
- The breaking of blood cells
- Collecting blood (correct)
What is thrombophlebitis?
What is thrombophlebitis?
- A vacuum tube used to draw blood
- The hollow center of a structure
- Inflammation of a vein with blood clot formation (correct)
- The act of puncturing a vein with a needle
What does hemolysis refer to?
What does hemolysis refer to?
- A device used in the lab to spin blood and separate its components
- A blood-filled bruise caused by a broken blood vessel
- The slant at the end of a needle
- The breaking of blood cells (correct)
What is a butterfly in the context of phlebotomy?
What is a butterfly in the context of phlebotomy?
What is the function of a centrifuge in the context of phlebotomy?
What is the function of a centrifuge in the context of phlebotomy?
What does anticubital space refer to?
What does anticubital space refer to?
What is meant by the term 'thrombus' in phlebotomy?
What is meant by the term 'thrombus' in phlebotomy?
What is the significance of asking about latex allergy before drawing blood?
What is the significance of asking about latex allergy before drawing blood?
What does coagulate refer to in the context of phlebotomy?
What does coagulate refer to in the context of phlebotomy?
What is hematoma in the context of phlebotomy?
What is hematoma in the context of phlebotomy?
What is meant by 'lumen' in phlebotomy?
What is meant by 'lumen' in phlebotomy?
What does ecchymosis refer to?
What does ecchymosis refer to?
Which gauge needle is recommended to prevent hemolysis?
Which gauge needle is recommended to prevent hemolysis?
Where should a tourniquet be applied to evaluate the vein for blood draw?
Where should a tourniquet be applied to evaluate the vein for blood draw?
What should be done after allowing the blood flow to normalize?
What should be done after allowing the blood flow to normalize?
How should the needle be inserted for venipuncture?
How should the needle be inserted for venipuncture?
What should be done if no bleeding occurs after removing the needle?
What should be done if no bleeding occurs after removing the needle?
What should be done to ensure proper mixing of anticoagulants or preservatives in blood tubes?
What should be done to ensure proper mixing of anticoagulants or preservatives in blood tubes?
"A good vein stands out when the tourniquet is applied" - what sense should be used more than sight to choose a vein?
"A good vein stands out when the tourniquet is applied" - what sense should be used more than sight to choose a vein?
"Lower Extremities" refers to which part of the body for blood draw?
"Lower Extremities" refers to which part of the body for blood draw?
"Apply tourniquet 2-3 inches above elbow or desired blood draw site" - why is this step important?
"Apply tourniquet 2-3 inches above elbow or desired blood draw site" - why is this step important?
"Place in Biohazard Bag x 2" - why is double bagging important?
"Place in Biohazard Bag x 2" - why is double bagging important?
What is the act of puncturing a vein with a needle called?
What is the act of puncturing a vein with a needle called?
What does hemolysis refer to in the context of phlebotomy?
What does hemolysis refer to in the context of phlebotomy?
What is the significance of asking about latex allergy before drawing blood?
What is the significance of asking about latex allergy before drawing blood?
What is the function of a centrifuge in the context of phlebotomy?
What is the function of a centrifuge in the context of phlebotomy?
What does coagulate refer to in the context of phlebotomy?
What does coagulate refer to in the context of phlebotomy?
What sense should be used more than sight to choose a vein for venipuncture?
What sense should be used more than sight to choose a vein for venipuncture?
What is meant by 'lumen' in phlebotomy?
What is meant by 'lumen' in phlebotomy?
What is a butterfly in the context of phlebotomy?
What is a butterfly in the context of phlebotomy?
What should be done to prevent hemolysis during blood collection?
What should be done to prevent hemolysis during blood collection?
What should be used more than sight to choose a vein for blood draw?
What should be used more than sight to choose a vein for blood draw?
How should the needle be inserted for venipuncture?
How should the needle be inserted for venipuncture?
Why is it important to apply a tourniquet 2-3 inches above the elbow or desired blood draw site?
Why is it important to apply a tourniquet 2-3 inches above the elbow or desired blood draw site?
What should be done to ensure proper mixing of anticoagulants or preservatives in blood tubes?
What should be done to ensure proper mixing of anticoagulants or preservatives in blood tubes?
What is the significance of asking about latex allergy before drawing blood?
What is the significance of asking about latex allergy before drawing blood?
What does 'lumen' refer to in phlebotomy?
What does 'lumen' refer to in phlebotomy?
Where should a tourniquet be applied to evaluate the vein for blood draw?
Where should a tourniquet be applied to evaluate the vein for blood draw?
What is meant by 'antecubital space' in the context of phlebotomy?
What is meant by 'antecubital space' in the context of phlebotomy?
What does 'hematoma' refer to in the context of phlebotomy?
What does 'hematoma' refer to in the context of phlebotomy?
What is the function of a centrifuge in the context of phlebotomy?
What is the function of a centrifuge in the context of phlebotomy?
Why is it important to use a 21 gauge or bigger needle during blood collection?
Why is it important to use a 21 gauge or bigger needle during blood collection?
