Dorsal Hand Vein Collection Using Winged Infusion Set

Question 1

used for the infusion of IV fluids and for performing venipuncture from very small or very fragile veins

Answer 1

Winged blood collection set

Question 2

The winged blood collection set is much cheaper than the evacuated tube system. True or False

Answer 2

False - it is more expensive than the standard evacuated tube system

Question 3

The gauge used in the winged blood collection set

Answer 3

21 or 23 gauge with lengths of 1/2 to 3/4 inch

Question 4

The flexible tubing can make the winged blood collection set much easier to work with. True or False

Answer 4

False - The flexible tubing can make the winged blood collection set more difficult to manage.

Question 5

0.5 ml is the length of tubing resulting in less blood entering the first collection tube. True or False

Answer 5

True

Question 6

___________ degree angle is needed to insert the needle

Answer 6

10-15

Question 7

Dorsal hand venipuncture can be used for children younger than 2 years of age. True or False

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Dorsal hand venipuncture that is used for children younger than 2 years of age has a more chance of hemolyzing the sample. True or False

Answer 8

False - a lesser chance

Question 9

Uses a translucent protective
shield that covers the needle immediately after removal from the vein.

CHOICES:
BD Vacutainer Safety-Lok blood collection set (Becton, Dickinson, Franklin Lakes, NJ), Puncture Guard winged blood collection (Gaven Medical, Vernon, CT), Monoject Angel Wing safety needle (Kendall, Mansfield, MA), Vacuette safety blood collection set (Greiner Bio- One, Kermsmuster, Austria), BD Vacutainer Push Button blood collection set

Answer 9

BD Vacutainer Safety-Lok blood collection set (Becton, Dickinson, Franklin Lakes, NJ)

Question 10

Used in vein activation of the needle. Wherein the needle is automatically retracted into the device when the phlebotomist pushes the activation button with the index finger while the needle is still in the vein.

CHOICES:
BD Vacutainer Safety-Lok blood collection set (Becton, Dickinson, Franklin Lakes, NJ), Puncture Guard winged blood collection (Gaven Medical, Vernon, CT), Monoject Angel Wing safety needle (Kendall, Mansfield, MA), Vacuette safety blood collection set (Greiner Bio- One, Kermsmuster, Austria), BD Vacutainer Push Button blood collection set

Answer 10

BD Vacutainer Push Button blood collection set

Question 11

activated by depressing both sides of the stopper and sliding it until the tip of the needle is retracted and covered by the protective shield

CHOICES:
BD Vacutainer Safety-Lok blood collection set (Becton, Dickinson, Franklin Lakes, NJ), Puncture Guard winged blood collection (Gaven Medical, Vernon, CT), Monoject Angel Wing safety needle (Kendall, Mansfield, MA), Vacuette safety blood collection set (Greiner Bio- One, Kermsmuster, Austria), BD Vacutainer Push Button blood collection set

Answer 11

Vacuette safety blood collection set (Greiner Bio- One, Kermsmuster, Austria)

Question 12

produces a safety device that blunts the needle before withdrawal from the vein

CHOICES:
BD Vacutainer Safety-Lok blood collection set (Becton, Dickinson, Franklin Lakes, NJ), Puncture Guard winged blood collection (Gaven Medical, Vernon, CT), Monoject Angel Wing safety needle (Kendall, Mansfield, MA), Vacuette safety blood collection set (Greiner Bio- One, Kermsmuster, Austria), BD Vacutainer Push Button blood collection set

Answer 12

Puncture Guard winged blood collection (Gaven Medical, Vernon, CT)

Question 13

the needle is withdrawn from the vein, a stainless steel safety shield is activated, and locks in place to cover the needle.

CHOICES:
BD Vacutainer Safety-Lok blood collection set (Becton, Dickinson, Franklin Lakes, NJ), Puncture Guard winged blood collection (Gaven Medical, Vernon, CT), Monoject Angel Wing safety needle (Kendall, Mansfield, MA), Vacuette safety blood collection set (Greiner Bio- One, Kermsmuster, Austria), BD Vacutainer Push Button blood collection set

Answer 13

Monoject Angel Wing safety needle (Kendall, Mansfield, MA)

Question 14

Apply the tourniquet 3 to 4

inches above the wrist bone. True or False

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Palpate the top of the hand or wrist. Select a vein that is large and straight and that can be easily anchored. True or False

Answer 15

True

Question 16

anchor the vein by placing the thumb of the nondominant hand below the knuckles and pulling the skin taut. Having the patient make a fist may be helpful. True or False

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Continue to pull back on the syringe plunger if a blood flash does not appear. True or False

Answer 17

False - Do not pull back on the syringe plunger if a blood flash does not appear.

Question 18

Use a discard tube when collecting anticoagulated tubes to prime the tubing and maintain the correct blood-to-anticoagulant ratio. True or False

Answer 18

True