Venipuncture Flashcards
three venipuncture techniques
evacuated tube system
syringe method
butterfly method
What makes an arm unsuitable for venipuncture?
if the arm is on the same side as mastectomy, or
is edematous, or
has an IV placed below the venipuncture site, or
has a vascular access or AV fistula, or
has a hematoma
First step to taking a venipuncture
Identify your patient, compare patient to orders, verbally confirm patient’s name and DOB
Where is the preferred site for venipunctures?
antecubital area
basilic vein
cephalic vein
median cubital vein
What does it mean to palpate the vein?
to feel it
When you palpate the vein, what should it do?
rebound, bounce
what is a desirable location for tournament placement
about 4 inches above the intended venipuncture site
tools necessary for venipuncture
gloves, labels, tourniquet, gauze, alcohol pad, adhesive strip, sharps container, 21- or 22- gauge saftey-engineered needle w holder, appropriate collection tubes
what needle gauge do you use on young children or smaller veins?
23-gauge butterfly set
common name for IV infusion set
butterfly
