MEDCA PHLEBOTOMY EXAM PREP CHAPTER 3 WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS ALREADY GRADED A+

What is supine position? patient is laying face-up in their back What is prone position? patient is laying face-down on their stomach What are 2 tests that a patient would fast for? glucose or cholesterol What is the most requested timed specimen? glucose level What is glycolytic action? breakdown of glucose What are the 3 methods of collection blood? -venipuncture -capillary -arterial To determine a level of medication, when should the blood be collected? just before the next does of medication What is the most preferred site for blood drawing? medial cubital veins What is an alternative site for venipuncture when arms cant be used? Basilis vein and dorsal hand veins What areas should you avoid in a blood draw? those with a hematoma or scars of previous mastectomy Where should the tourniquet be applied? 3-4 inches above selected puncture site What angle should the needle be inserted? 15-30 degrees The bevel side should be facing? side up Lancets for newborns should be less than? 2.0 mm Finger stick is also known as a? capillary stick Where are capillary sticks done on infants? in the heel When performing a finger stick, why do we wipe the first drop? it is contaminated with tissues fluids Arterial punctures are done for? further analysis of blood gas What is the preferred angle for the arterial draw? 90 degrees