{"id":125,"date":"2018-08-14T14:09:25","date_gmt":"2018-08-14T14:09:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brooksidepress.org\/iv_infusion\/?page_id=125"},"modified":"2018-08-14T14:09:25","modified_gmt":"2018-08-14T14:09:25","slug":"lesson-2-self-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/brooksidepress.org\/iv_infusion\/self-tests\/lesson-2-self-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Lesson 2: Self-Test"},"content":{"rendered":"

INSTRUCTIONS<\/strong>: Answer the following exercises by writing the answer in the space provided.<\/p>\n

After you have completed all of these items, go to the bottom of this page to check your answers.<\/p>\n

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1. List the three parts of the Vacutainer\u00ae system. _____________________________________________________________
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2. List the steps required to obtain a blood specimen with a Vacutainer\u00ae.\u00a0(Begin after the Vacutainer\u00ae and needle have been assembled.)
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3. Describe the steps to follow to position and insert a needle in a vein to obtain a\u00a0blood sample.
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4. What items must be included on the Laboratory Request slip?
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5. List the steps to follow to obtain a blood sample with an assembled syringe.
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Lesson 2: Self-Test Answers<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Double-ended needle, Plastic holder\u00a0Vacuum tubes marked with a guideline (para 2-1a)<\/p>\n

2.
\nExpose area for venipuncture.
\nSelect vein.
\nPosition protective pad.
\nPrepare pledget (sponge) for use.
\nApply constricting band.
\nPrepare the vein.
\nPalpate selected vein.
\nCleanse the skin.
\nPrepare to puncture the vein.
\nPuncture vein.
\nCollect specimen.
\nWithdraw the needle.
\nRemove specimen tube from vacutainer.
\nApply self-adhesive bandage.
\nProvide for patient’s safety and comfort.
\nDispose of and\/or store equipment.
\nPerform patient care handwash. (para 2-3)<\/p>\n

3.
\nPosition the needle parallel to and above the vein and grasp the patient’s arm below the point of entry with the free hand.
\nPlace the thumb approximately one inch below the expected point of entry and pull the skin taut and toward the hand.
\nPlace the needle bevel up in line with the vein and pierce the skin at approximately a 15 to 45 degree angle.
\nDecrease the angle until almost parallel to the skin surface and direct it toward the vein.
\nPierce the vein wall. (paras 2-3o, p)<\/p>\n

4. The Laboratory Request form should contain the following:
\nComplete patient identification.
\nRequesting physician’s signature.
\nWard number, clinic, or dispensary designation.
\nDate and time of specimen collection.
\nTest(s) requested.
\n“URGENCY” box completed. (para 2-3x)<\/p>\n

5.
\nSyringe volume should not exceed 20 cc.
\nPlace constricting band and penetrate vein as with Vacutainer.
\nPull plunger back slowly.
\nFilled syringe may be removed from needle and a new one attached.
\nInsert the needle into the rubber stopper of the tube to transfer the specimen into the tube. (para 2-4a, b, c, d)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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