CLINICAL PHLEBOTOMY CH7
VENIPUNCTURE VIDEO
When is it inappropriate use an alcohol prep pad to cleanse the skin? - CORRECT
ANSWER-When you are performing a finger stick for blood alcohol or a venipuncture
for blood alcohol
What other cleansers are unacceptable when collecting a blood alcohol level and
why? - CORRECT ANSWER-Green surgical soap because it also contains alcohol
How does cleansing the site for a blood culture collection differ from a routine
venipuncture? - CORRECT ANSWER-They require additional cleansing steps and
special antiseptics
Why is proper skin preparation and decontamination an important aspect of the
blood collection process? - CORRECT ANSWER-It ensures the venipuncture site
will be aseptic
What is an antiseptic? - CORRECT ANSWER-a germicidal solution
Why is using hydrogen peroxide as a skin cleanser before collecting a blood alcohol
level acceptable? - CORRECT ANSWER-it does not contain alcohol
After cleansing the site with alcohol you should: - CORRECT ANSWER-allow the
site to dry on its own
The best way to increase vein size is to: - CORRECT ANSWER-Apply a warm moist
compress
Where do most patients have the most prominent veins? - CORRECT ANSWER-In
the patient's dominant arm
What is the rapid increase of blood components to plasma called? - CORRECT
ANSWER-hemoconcentration
How should you apply the tourniquet to avoid damaging or tearing the skin? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Either sleeve or towel is correct
Why are older patients more challenging in regard to tourniquet application? -
CORRECT ANSWER-because they have thinner skin
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