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What is the most important step to take before drawing blood from a patient?
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∙ 15y ago
you MUST properly identify the patient first, then continue with the blood draw, things get mixed up way too often!!
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∙ 9y agoUse PPE.
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What is important when drawing blood from an elderly patient?
phlebotomy technician
Which key question is important to ask a patient before administering tiv?
have you received blood transfusion
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...
Why fast before a blood drawing?
You should fast before a blood drawing because the test being conducted is to measure your natural bodies elements. Foods might alter the composition of your blood.
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withdrawn the needle immediately.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.
When drawing blood from a central line how many mL of blood should be discarded before blood specimen is taken?
5-10mls
What is a venous reaction?
when drawing blood,and a patient has a non-venous reaction. a example would be what? the choices are bruise, thrombophlebitis, syncope, or hemstoma.
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 About 17 oz (5 ml) of blood is withdrawn from a vein into a vacuum tube.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.
