Butterfly method - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Yellow Tube 1 - Blood cultures SPS Aerobic bottle drawn first/anaerobic second This tube is drawn first due to infection purposes Use chloraprep for aseptic site Mix 8-10 times Lavender Tube 5 - Anticoagulant EDTA- sodium or potassium Common tests- CBC Prevents clotting by binding calcium Prevents platelet clumping Preserves shape of cell NEVER BEFORE HEPARIN Mix 8-10 times Post prandial glucose test - Glucose test performed after ingestion of a meal Hematopoiesis - bl...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who is Postoperative following a bilateral adrenalectomy. The Nurse should expect to administer glucocorticoids following the procedure to enhance which of the following therapeutic effects? B. Inhibit glucose metabolism C. Compensate for decreased cortisol levels D. Decrease susceptibility to infection E. Acts as a diuretic to maintain urine output Answer B Rational: with an adrenalectomy, the client requires glucocorticoids before, during, and after su...

1090 Exam Study Guide What is the gauge of needles most commonly used in venipuncture? - 20,21,22 which of the following is a combination system and can be used with the syringe or the vaccum tube? - butterfly collection system which is the recommended order for checking the best available vein site? 1. back of hand 2. antecubita region of the arm 3. back of wrist 4. ankle or foot - 2,1,3,4 what method does NOT need to use a blood transfer device? - vacuum tube sytem what met...

NCCT prep test 2024 Updated Questions and Answers 100% Verified The patient receiving an albuterol treatment by nebulizer in the clinic complains of tremors, nausea, blurred vision, and headache. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take? 1. Decrease the oxygen flow meter to three liters per minute. 2. Report these symptoms to the physician. 3. Place the patient on NPO status. 4. Tell the patient these are common side effects. - CORRECT ANSWER-answer: Report t...

"Cold" sterilization utilizes which chemical? - ethylene oxide (85-100 degrees) A 16yr old male comes in for an emergency appendectomy. Surgeon states that the abdominal wall is very rigid and asks if muscle relaxation has been given. The patient is tachycardia and the end-tidal CO2 is rising. What is the most likely cause? - Malignant hyperthermia A 3-way Foley catheter with a 30cc balloon should be inserted following a transurethral prostate resection (TURP) to - Irrigate and facilitate...

NCCT prep test Questions and answers, graded A+/ Verified/ The patient receiving an albuterol treatment by nebulizer in the clinic complains of tremors, nausea, blurred vision, and headache. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take? 1. Decrease the oxygen flow meter to three liters per minute. 2. Report these symptoms to the physician. 3. Place the patient on NPO status. 4. Tell the patient these are common side effects. answer: Report these symptoms to the phys...

PCA practice exam When observing a patients skin integrity, a CPCT should recognize that the first sign of break down is? Redness A CPCT is measuring an adult patients blood pressure electronically. What reading should the technician report to the nurse? 130/81 mm Hg What findings should a CPCT report to a nurse? a 1-year-old patient who has a pulse rate of 50 BPM What action should the CPCT take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw? In...

Phlebotomy Practice Test Questions and Answers Since special precautions are needed for patients with Vascular Access Devices, which of the following devices are contraindicated for any type of blood draws? - Answer-Fistula The AV fistula requires the surgical connection of a vein and artery, typically in the forearm. It is predominately used for patients in renal failure who may need long term dialysis. To avoid any complications, blood draws are contraindicated A CMP is ordered for an o...

UCLA Phlebotomy Preparatory Course: Session 2 with Complete Solutions UCLA Phlebotomy Preparatory Course: Session 2 with Complete Solutions UCLA Phlebotomy Preparatory Course: Session 2 with Complete Solutions UCLA Phlebotomy Preparatory Course: Session 2 with Complete Solutions UCLA Phlebotomy Preparatory Course: Session 2 with Complete Solutions Three primary methods of venipuncture - ANSWER-1. Evacuated tube method (straight needle) 2. Butterfly method (winged infusion set) 3. Syringe ...

CT Registry Practice Questions with 100% Verified Correct Answers What is the average range for activated PTT? - Correct Answer 25-35 seconds What is the correct angle for placement of a butterfly needle for IV contrast? - Correct Answer 15 degrees A total volume of 150mL of IV contrast agent is administered through a automatic injector in 50 seconds, what is the flow rate? - Correct Answer 2.5 mL/Sec The acronym CDTI is used to describe what? - Correct Answer (CT Dose Index) The radia...