Phlebotomy module

Question 1

standard phlebotomy supplies

Answer 1

• gloves; ask patients about possible latex allergies as part of the screening process
• tourniquet; ask patients about possible latex allergies as part of the screening process if using a latex tourniquet
• isopropyl alcohol wipes; standard for skin preparation for all draws except blood cultures
• non alcohol prep kits or swabs; used for blood cultures; can include povidone-iodine or chlorhexidine gluconate swabs
• non sterile gauze; typically 2 x 2 size; avoid cotton balls
• cohesive wrap or paper tape; applies post procedure to aid in hemostasis
• double-pointed needle; typically 21- to 22-gauge, requires connection to plastic needle holder or sleeve
• butterfly needle; also called a winged fusion, used for weak or fragile veins prone to collapse, such as in hand draws
• blood collection tube; also called vacuum tube, sterile glass or plastic tube with a vacuum inside and a rubber, color-coded top to indicate chemical additive
• plastic or glass capillary tubes with clay sealant tray; used for capillary blood testing, clay creates a seal at one end of the tube to avoid loss of the specimen
• sterile syringe, needle, and syringe transfer device; used for syringe draws when a butterfly needle is not available
• laboratory requisition and labels
• ice or chemical cold packs; used for post procedure care as needed

Question 2

hemostasis

Answer 2

• the stoppage of the flow of blood

Question 3

plastic needle holder

Answer 3

• adapter that connects to the needle and where the collection tube is inserted during phlebotomy

Question 4

order of draw

Answer 4

yellow, light blue, red, gold or tiger top, green, lavender, gray