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What is the act of puncturing a vein with a needle called?
What is the act of puncturing a vein with a needle called?
- Venipuncture (correct)
- Hemolysis
- Thrombophlebitis
- Coagulate
What is the hollow center of a needle referred to as?
What is the hollow center of a needle referred to as?
- Lumen (correct)
- Hematoma
- Bevel
- Vacutainer
What does the term 'hemolysis' refer to in the context of phlebotomy?
What does the term 'hemolysis' refer to in the context of phlebotomy?
- Area in front of the elbow
- Device used to spin blood
- Breaking of blood cells (correct)
- Bruise
What is the device used in the lab to spin blood and separate the liquid and solid portions of the blood called?
What is the device used in the lab to spin blood and separate the liquid and solid portions of the blood called?
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Before drawing blood, what should healthcare professionals always ask the patient about?
Before drawing blood, what should healthcare professionals always ask the patient about?
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What size needle should be used to prevent hemolysis?
What size needle should be used to prevent hemolysis?
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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?
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What is the recommended step after finding and securing the vein for puncture?
What is the recommended step after finding and securing the vein for puncture?
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How many times should blood collection tubes be inverted after collection?
How many times should blood collection tubes be inverted after collection?
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What should be done after placing the labeled blood collection tubes in a biohazard bag?
What should be done after placing the labeled blood collection tubes in a biohazard bag?
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