Medical Errors In Blood Collection

Question 1

Another word for fainting

Answer 1

Syncope

Question 2

When blood has accumulated in the tissue surrounding the vein

Answer 2

Hematoma

Question 3

Inflammation of a vein as a result of repeated venipuncture on that vein

Answer 3

Phlebitis

Question 4

Tiny non-raised red spots that appear on the skin from rupturing of the capillaries due to the tourniquet being left on too long or too tight

Answer 4

Petechiae

Question 5

A blood clot usually a consequence of insufficient pressure applied after the withdrawal of the needle

Answer 5

Thrombus

Question 6

Inflammation of a vein with formation of a clot

Answer 6

Thrombophlebitis

Question 7

A systemic infection associated with the presence of pathogenic organism introduced during a venipuncture

Answer 7

Septicemia

Question 8

This occurs when the needle is inserted too deeply into the tissue. This is determined by the fact that the blood will “pulse” into the tube instead of flowing naturally

Answer 8

Inadvertent arterial puncture

Question 9

The accumulation of fluid in the tissues

Answer 9

Edema

Question 10

A permanent surgical connection between an artery and a vein. Must never be used for venipuncture

Answer 10

Fistula

Question 11

Rupturing of red blood cells and release of it’s contents

Answer 11

Hemolysis