What is the most important aspect of any phlebotomy procedure? - Correct Answer correctly & positively identifying patient
Describe how to properly identify a patient. - Correct Answer - match info on the requisition with the info on the patient's ID (inpatients)
- info provided by the pati...
Chapter 9 - Routine Venipuncture (Study Questions
and exam ) Expert Verified
What is the most important aspect of any phlebotomy procedure? - Correct Answer correctly &
positively identifying patient
Describe how to properly identify a patient. - Correct Answer - match info on the requisition with the
info on the patient's ID (inpatients)
- info provided by the patient (outpatients)
What information is typically on a requisition form? - Correct Answer - patient's name
- DOB
- patient's hospital ID number
- patient's room number & bed
- patient's physician's name or code
- type of test requested
- test status
List the steps you should perform when requisitions are received. - Correct Answer - examine for
necessary info
- check for duplictions or errors
- group together for same patient
- prioritize
- gather equipment
Define hemoconcentration. - Correct Answer increase in the ratio of formed elements to plasma caused
by leaving the tourniquet on too long
Name 3 veins in the antecubital area suitable for venipuncture. - Correct Answer - median cubital
- cephalic
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