Phlebotomy essentials 6th - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Test Bank For Pathophysiology 7th Edition by Jacquelyn L. Banasik Phlebotomy Essentials 6th edition chs 7,8, 9 exam

A 12-hour fast is normally required in testing for this analyte: - ANSWER-Triglycerides A basic step that can be taken to minimize any trauma associated with a venipuncture is to: - ANSWERChoose the most skilled phlebotomist available to preform the venipuncture A butterfly and 23 gauge needle is the best choice to use for venipuncture on a young child because: - ANSWER-Flexible tubing allows for arm movement. A cheerful, pleasant bedside manner and exchange of small talk are unlikely to: -...

You must collect a specimen on a 6 year old. The child is a little fearful. What do you do? - ANSWER-Explain what you are going to do to the child in simple terms. Your inpatient is asleep when you arrive to draw blood. What do you do? - ANSWER-Call out the patient's name softly and shake the bed gently Your patient is cranky and rude to you. What do you do? - ANSWER-Be a professional as you can and collect the specimen in a normal way. Your patient is not in the room when you...