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Can you fast to long prior to blood draw?
Yes,Body will be to weak.
Do you have to fast before blood test for hypocalcemia?
No, you do not have to fast before that test. You can have the blood draw done at any time.
What gauge needle do you use on most blood draw?
21 or 22 gage
What is the most common method used to draw blood from the adult?
vacuum tube
Where does the coagulation tube fall in the order of draw if no blood cultures are needed?
First
What do you do if you accidentally draw blood from the wrong patient?
Discard it and draw from the correct patient.
What should you do if you have to draw blood from a patient with edema?
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_should_you_do_if_you_have_to_draw_blood_from_a_patient_with_edema http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_should_you_do_if_you_have_to_draw_blood_from_a_patient_with_edema
If a patient has a PICC line in one arm and a mastectomy on the other side where do you draw blood from?
Why not use the PICC for the blood draw?
How do you draw blood from an IV line?
Type your answer here... if a patient has an intravenous line (IV) in the arm, can the phlebotomist draw blood
What happens if you draw blood from a mastectomy patient?
might cause lymphedema
Why might it be difficult to draw blood from an elderly patient?
Drawing blood from an elderly patient can be difficult due to factors such as fragile veins, decreased blood flow, and potential health conditions that affect vein visibility and accessibility.
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 condition could happen if you draw blood from a mastectomy patient?
if you draw blood from the arm from the surgical side, they could get swelling of the arm from poor circulation, called lymphedema. so they cannot have any blood draws, iv's, injections or blood pressue taken on that arm at all.
Why would a healthcare professional draw blood from an artery?
Healthcare professionals may draw blood from an artery to measure the levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other important gases in the blood. This can help diagnose certain medical conditions and monitor a patient's respiratory function.
You had a blood draw and now have a palpable mass at the site what should you do?
Call your doctor.
Needle should be inserted at what angle for blood draw?
30 degrees or less.
Should you finish one patient when drawing blood before start another patient even if its in emergency room?
Yes. Switching between patients during a draw can result in a mix up of tubes. The most common mistake in blood bank is clerical error. Labels on wrong tube, wrong ID band information written down, etc.
