study guide unit 3

Question 1

basal state

Answer 1

the bodies state after 12 hours of fasting and abstention from strenuous exercise

Question 2

newborn screening test- how to collect the specimen

Question 3

anchoring the vein p75 in nha

Answer 3

proper anchoring below the v site along with a quick insertion helps prevents veins from rolling away from the needle

Question 4

arterial puncture complications

Answer 4

artiospasm
embolism
hematoma
hemorrhage
infection
thrombosis

Question 5

long term complications pg. 190

Answer 5

iatrogenic anemia caused by excessive removal of blood 3 or 4 ml remove a day

compartment syndrome- pressure within the tissue prevents blood from flowing freely in the blood vessels

nerve demage
infection

Question 6

problems in site collection p181

Question 7

factors that affect sample integrity p 189

Answer 7

hemolysis - destruction of blood cells = hemoglobin

blood drawn from a hematoma

Question 8

correct needle sizes (consider age and type of draw )

Answer 8

adult - 21
children and elderly - 23

Question 9

consents p.48nha

Answer 9

informed - pt has full info
expressed - written or orally
implied - actions

Question 10

complications of venipuncture pg 83-85 nha

Answer 10

nerve damage
hematoma
phlebitis
thrombosis
petchiae
syncope
seizures
hemocoentration

Question 11

capillary (dermal) order of draw p. 89 nha

Answer 11

lavender or pink
green
any other additives
red or gold (serum)

Question 12

routine venipunctures using evacuated tubes pg 141-152

Question 13

arterial blood collection artery and needle gauge