1.2.5 Blood Collection and Specimen Consideration (Arterial puncture) Flashcards
Arterial puncture is usually used for?
a. Arterial blood gas
b. No palpable veins
c. Venipuntrue
d. Drug testing
a and b
What is the chronological order for the site of arterial puncture?
- Femoral
- Radial
- Brachial
Radial, Brachial, Femoral
What test is first done when performing arterial puncture in the Radial?
Allen test
What is the Angle of puncture for Radial and Brachial?
45-60 Degrees
What is the angle of puncture for Femoral?
90 Degrees
What is the anticoagulant for Arterial puncture?
Lyophilized liquid (0.05ml/ml of blood)
When there is an IV line attached to the arm, Have the Nurse turn off the IV unit and wait for ___ mins, then discard the first ______ mL of blood then collect
2 mins
3-5mL
In CVA (Indwelling catheter), When collecting, discard the first ________
3-5 mL
When you encounter Cannula/Fistula, Mastectomy, what should you do?
Use opposite arm
what should you do when you encounter burns, edema, scars, sclerosed veins, tattoos ?
Select another site
When you encounter hematoma, what should you do?
Draw below the hematoma
Most common; Bleeding from the venipuntrue site and hematoma formation
a. Vascular
b. Infections
c. Anemia
d. Neurologic
e. Cardiovascular
f. Dermatologic
a
Results from blood loss for testing
a. Vascular
b. Infections
c. Anemia
d. Neurologic
e. Cardiovascular
f. Dermatologic
c
Particulat problem with pediatric patients
a. Vascular
b. Infections
c. Anemia
d. Neurologic
e. Cardiovascular
f. Dermatologic
c
Second most common complication
a. Vascular
b. Infections
c. Anemia
d. Neurologic
e. Cardiovascular
f. Dermatologic
b
