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What do you do if you accidentally draw blood from the wrong patient?
Discard it and draw from the correct patient.
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.
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
If a patient has edema swollen hands and feet would you give them hypertonic or hypotonic solution?
If a patient has edema with swollen hands and feet, you would typically give them a hypertonic solution. Hypertonic solutions help to draw excess fluid out of the tissues and into the bloodstream, reducing swelling.
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.
Can you draw a patient that is still receiving blood product?
I can't draw images, but I can describe how to illustrate a patient receiving blood products. You could depict a patient in a hospital bed with an IV pole next to them, connected to a blood bag via tubing. Ensure to show the patient's arm with the IV line inserted, and consider adding medical equipment like monitors to indicate ongoing care. The setting can include a nurse or doctor nearby to emphasize the clinical environment.
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.
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.
