Which of the following accommodations should a phlebotomist make to increase a patients comfort for venipuncture?

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A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a venipuncture test for coagulation, WBC, pregnancy, and random glucose. Which of the following tubes should the technician choose?
• Sodium citrate, SST, and EDTA
• Sodium heparin, EDTA, and SST
• SPS, ACD, and sodium heparin
• SPS, ACD, and sodium citrate

A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture for a bilirubin test, a cold agglutinin titer, a CBC, and a PTT test. Which of the following tubes should the phlebotomist use?
• 1 light blue, 2 serum tops, and 1 lavender tube
• 1 serum top, 2 purple, and 1 light blue tube
• 2 gray, 1 light yellow SPS, and 1 dark blue tube
• 1 gray, 2 light yellow SPS and 1 dark blue tube

Which of the following orders of draw should a phlebotomist use for venipuncture collection?
• Sodium citrate, sodium heparin, SST, EDTA
• Sodium citrate, SST, sodium heparin, EDTA
• EDTA, SST, sodium heparin, sodium citrate
• SST, EDTA, sodium heparin, sodium citrate

A phlebotomist has orders for a PTT, anaerobic culture, and a CBC. Which of the following is the correct order of draw?
• Anaerobic culture, PTT, CBC
• CBC, anaerobic culture, PTT
• PTT, CBC, anaerobic culture
• Anaerobic culture, CBC, PTT

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What are the safety considerations when preparing for a venipuncture?

Practice universal precautions:.
Wear gloves and a lab coat or gown when handling blood/body fluids..
Change gloves after each patient or when contaminated..
Wash hands frequently..
Dispose of items in appropriate containers..

How do you prepare a patient for venipuncture?

Ask the patient to make a fist and not pump the hand. Prep the venipuncture site by cleansing the area with an alcohol prep pad for 30 seconds and allow to air dry for 30 seconds. Grab the patient's lower arm (below site of puncture) firmly to draw the skin taut and anchor the vein from rolling.

Which of the following areas should a phlebotomist use for a capillary collection from a 2 month old infant?

7.1. The finger is usually the preferred site for capillary testing in an adult patient. The sides of the heel are only used in paediatric and neonatal patients.

What is the most important aspect about the phlebotomy procedure?

planning ahead – this is the most important part of carrying out any procedure, and is usually done at the start of a phlebotomy session; using an appropriate location – the phlebotomist should work in a quiet, clean, well-lit area, whether working with outpatients or inpatients (see Section 3.3.