Lesson 4 Flashcards
(49 cards)
Responsible for blood collecting
Phlebotomist
Primarily for outpatient department and has a table with supplies, chair, and a bed or padded table
The blood-drawing station
Comfortable with an adjustable arm rest
Phlebotomy chair
Hand-held phlebotomy equipment and is used for stat cases
An equipment carrier
Used when performing blood collection
Gloves
Used to prevent sepsis
Antiseptics
For killing of microorganisms on surfaces
Disinfectants
Substitute for hand washing
Hand sanitizer
Holds pressure after blood collection
Gauze pads
Used on blood collection site when bleeding has stopped
Bandages
Used in hematology determinations
Glass slides
For labeling specimens
Pen
To determine collection times and to time test
Watch with timer
Receptacle for sharp objects
Sharps container
Used to transport blood
Biohazard bag
Uses infrared to locate veins
Vein locating device
Constricting device
Tourniquet
Used for withdrawing blood samples
Needles
3 types of needles
Multi-sample, hypodermics, winged infusion
Classified according to the diameter of the lumen
Needle gauge
Closed collection system composed of multi-sample needle, tube holder, and evacuated tubes
Evacuated tube system
Preferred disinfectant used in veripuncture
Sodium hypochlorite title 1:100 dilution
Used for spills
10% dilution sodium hypochlorite
Popular due to not having povidone-iodine
Alcohol based preparation