Phlebotomy: Specimen Labeling and Post-Procedure Care
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Where should you label specimens?

  • In a different room
  • In front of the patient (correct)
  • With another phlebotomist
  • After leaving the patient's area
  • What should you use to write on the label?

  • Highlighter
  • Pen or marker (correct)
  • Pencil
  • Eraser
  • What information should be included on the label?

  • Date, time, and medical number
  • Patient's full name, date of birth, date, time, and medical number (correct)
  • Patient's full name and date of birth
  • Patient's full name and medical number
  • Why should you avoid wrinkles or creases on the label?

    <p>To prevent the scanner from reading the label</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do after applying pressure to the collection site?

    <p>Place a bandage or tape and gauze</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to check the patient's identifiers after labeling?

    <p>To verify the patient's identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should you hold the tube when labeling?

    <p>With the label facing the right direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should you not let someone else label your specimens?

    <p>To ensure accountability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do with the label if there are more tubes than labels?

    <p>Create a new label</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do after collecting blood?

    <p>Apply pressure to the collection site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using a pressure bandage?

    <p>To promote hemostasis and help prevent bruising</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bandage is recommended for older adult patients?

    <p>Self-adhering bandage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should you observe the patient's face during a blood collection?

    <p>To monitor for color changes or excessive sweating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do when it appears that the patient is not experiencing any complications?

    <p>Leave the patient alone and check on them periodically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential hazard of leaving a needle cap in a child's bed?

    <p>Choking hazard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do in an outpatient setting to reduce tripping hazards?

    <p>Clear the area of all garbage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should you use self-adhering bandages on arms with a large amount of hair?

    <p>To avoid painful removal of the bandage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if the patient has difficulty moving after a blood collection?

    <p>Provide assistance as needed to help keep the patient safe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you check for when observing the patient's body during a blood collection?

    <p>Any signs of complication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do with the patient's bed rails in an inpatient setting?

    <p>Raise them to prevent falls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is acceptable to use a pencil to write on the label.

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

    A label can be placed on the tube before the patient has been identified.

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

    The label should cover the entire stopper of the tube.

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

    After blood collection, the patient should be left unattended.

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

    The direction of the label on the tube is not important.

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

    The type of dressing used for blood collection is determined by the patient's condition.

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

    A pressure bandage should be applied loosely to prevent bruising.

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

    Self-adhering bandages are recommended for pediatric patients with a large amount of hair.

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

    When observing the patient's body, it is only necessary to check for color changes or excessive sweating.

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

    In an outpatient setting, it is not necessary to clear the area of garbage to reduce tripping hazards.

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

    Study Notes

    Specimen Labeling

    • Label specimens in front of the patient, before leaving the room or having the patient leave the area
    • Place labels on all specimens collected, do not let someone else label your specimens
    • Use pen or marker (no pencil) to write patient's full name, date of birth, date, time, and medical number on the label
    • Ensure any additional information on the label (time, initials) is written legibly
    • Use the 24-hour clock when writing the time on labels, unless otherwise required by the facility
    • Ensure labels face the same direction and do not cover the stopper
    • Place the label on the preprinted label, avoiding wrinkles or creases, especially on barcoded labels
    • Double-check labels with patient's identifiers or ID band to ensure all information matches

    Postprocedure Care

    • After blood collection, check patient's status and ensure adequate pressure has been applied to the collection site to stop bleeding and prevent bruising
    • Use a bandage, self-adhering bandage, or tape and gauze to dress the site, choosing the best type for the patient's condition
    • Apply a pressure bandage to promote hemostasis and prevent bruising, using adequate gauze padding and pulling the tape or bandage firmly
    • Observe the patient for complications, looking for color changes, excessive sweating, labored breathing, and changes in speech or behavior
    • Assist patients with difficulty in movement, and ensure the area is clear of garbage and tripping hazards before leaving

    Specimen Labeling

    • Label specimens in front of the patient, before leaving the room or having the patient leave the area
    • Place labels on all specimens collected, do not let someone else label your specimens
    • Use pen or marker (no pencil) to write patient's full name, date of birth, date, time, and medical number on the label
    • Ensure any additional information on the label (time, initials) is written legibly
    • Use the 24-hour clock when writing the time on labels, unless otherwise required by the facility
    • Ensure labels face the same direction and do not cover the stopper
    • Place the label on the preprinted label, avoiding wrinkles or creases, especially on barcoded labels
    • Double-check labels with patient's identifiers or ID band to ensure all information matches

    Postprocedure Care

    • After blood collection, check patient's status and ensure adequate pressure has been applied to the collection site to stop bleeding and prevent bruising
    • Use a bandage, self-adhering bandage, or tape and gauze to dress the site, choosing the best type for the patient's condition
    • Apply a pressure bandage to promote hemostasis and prevent bruising, using adequate gauze padding and pulling the tape or bandage firmly
    • Observe the patient for complications, looking for color changes, excessive sweating, labored breathing, and changes in speech or behavior
    • Assist patients with difficulty in movement, and ensure the area is clear of garbage and tripping hazards before leaving

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    Learn about the importance of proper labeling and post-procedure care in phlebotomy, including labeling specimens in front of the patient and writing necessary information.

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