supplies Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
what is the purpose of a tourniquet?
A
construct blood flow and engorge veins
2
Q
what is a multi-draw needle used for?
A
drawing multiple samples from one venipuncture procedure
3
Q
what is another name for a winged-infusion set?
A
butterfly needle
4
Q
put the following gauge sizes in order from largest to smallest.
A
16
18
21
23
25
5
Q
what is the purpose of an accession number?
A
a unique tracking number that links the patient to the specific sample
6
Q
the vacuum in a vacutainer tube decreases with:
A
temperature
7
Q
the vacuum in a vacutainer tube decreases with:
A
temperature
