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What is the most important step to take before drawing blood from a patient?
you MUST properly identify the patient first, then continue with the blood draw, things get mixed up way too often!!
What special precautions should you take when drawing a patient's blood?
Mainly keeping everything sterile, and not allowing an air bubble to enter the body. Also, correct labelling of the sample(s) to the patient is important.
After drawing blood from an indwelling catheter the line is cleared of the what?
After drawing blood from an indwelling catheter, the line is cleared of the backflush. In some cases, the patient can be taught to clear the line by himself or herself.
What should you do if Drawing blood from the wrong patient?
report it asap and start looking for a new job...
What should the phlebotomist do if a patient faints in chair while drawing their blood?
withdrawn the needle immediately. and have patient lower the head. call for help. inform to supervisor.
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing a lactic acid test?
Risks for this test are minimal. The patient may experience slight bleeding from the blood-drawing site, fainting or feeling lightheaded after puncture of the vein (venipuncture), or an accumulation of blood under.
How is a reticulocyte count conducted?
The first step in a retic count is drawing the patient's blood sample. About 17 oz (5 ml) of blood is withdrawn from a vein into a vacuum tube.
When was Drawing Blood created?
Drawing Blood was created in 1993.
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing a hepatitis virus test?
Risks for these tests are minimal for the patient, but may include slight bleeding from the blood-drawing site, fainting or feeling lightheaded after venipuncture, or hematoma (blood accumulating under the puncture site)
What happens if you accidentally hit the nerve during blood extraction?
Hitting a nerve while drawing blood can cause nerve damage to the patient. This is very serious and can result in a permanent disability.
How many pages does Drawing Blood have?
Drawing Blood has 416 pages.
The role of a phlebotomist is to?
A phlebotomist is responsible for drawing the blood of a patient. They must choose the proper needle, know the proper amount to be drawn, label the blood vial properly, and use caution because blood is a possible contaminant.
