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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
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.
Is having a patient bend their arm after a blood draw wrong?
no not necessarily ..some people bend them and some don't..however, keping the arm straight will help to reduce the chance and size of bruising.
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.
How long should you wait to draw blood for a lab test after a patient finishes a unit of blood?
2 hours usualy,but it depends on how much blood you withdrew.
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
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.
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.
