Chapter 3: Vacuum Tube Holders Flashcards
1
Q
What is a holder?
A
A disposable plastic sleeve with a safety needle.
2
Q
After inserting the longer needle into the vein, what does the MA do?
A
Pushes a tube into the holder so the shorter needle pierces the stopper.
3
Q
What happens to the needle and holder once a venipuncture is completed?
A
They are disposed in a sharps container.
