Venipuncture - ANSWERSblood specimen collection process to obtain blood specimen from patient's
vein
T/F: MLT is accountable for accuracy of result when s/he verifies and/or reports results - ANSWERSTrue
Requirements of specimen collection: - ANSWERS- professionalism
- patient consent
- confidentiality
Components of a venipuncture: - ANSWERS- getting order, collection labels
- gathering supplies
- locating in-house patient, chair for out-patient collection
, - patient ID
- assembling equipment
- tubes labelling
- waste disposal
What is one thing to remember when using a phlebotomy tray? - ANSWERSnever place tray on patient
bed
What is considered the most critical step in the collection process? - ANSWERSpatient ID
Minimum requirements in patient ID in hospital: - ANSWERS- name of patient (+ spelling)
- check arm band
- patient unique number
Minimum requirements in patient ID in out patient setting: - ANSWERS- date of birth
- health card number
How do you identify the ID of a sleeping patient? - ANSWERS- wake up gently, don't startle (affects test
results)
- don't turn on lights (warn person first)
- NEVER collect from a sleeping person
- do everything else
How do you identify the ID of an unconscious patient? - ANSWERS- often in ER/ICU
- ask relative, nurse, physician to identify person
- wristband identification
- speak to person as if conscious
- do everything else
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