PSP Exam 2 Chp. 9 Routine Venipuncture

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to routine venipuncture for exam preparation.

Venipuncture

The process of obtaining intravenous access for intravenous therapy or venous blood sampling.

Tourniquet

A device used to apply pressure to a limb to restrict blood flow, facilitating vein visibility for venipuncture.

Inpatient Identification

Verification process for inpatients which includes checking ID bands issued by the hospital.

Outpatient Identification

Process involving legal documentation and verbal confirmation for patient identification in outpatient settings.

Patient Requisition

A document that contains important patient demographics and test requests for blood work.

Median Cubital Vein

The first choice vein for venipuncture, located at the front of the elbow.

Cephalic Vein

The second choice vein for venipuncture, located in the outer side of the arm.

Basilic Vein

The third choice vein for venipuncture, located in the inner side of the arm.

Syringe Method of Obtaining Blood

A venipuncture technique where blood is drawn using a syringe instead of an evacuated tube system.

Evacuated Tube System

A system that provides a pre-measured vacuum within tubes to facilitate blood collection.

Labeling Tubes

The process of marking each blood tube with the patient's information for accurate identification.

Consequences of Improper Tourniquet Application

Can include hemoconcentration, hemolysis, and inaccurate test results.

Hand Hygiene

The practice of cleaning hands before and after patient contact to prevent infection.

Needle Removal

The process of safely withdrawing the needle after blood collection.

Patient Preparation

Steps taken to ensure the patient is properly set up for the venipuncture procedure.

Cleaning the Venipuncture Site

The act of disinfecting the skin area where the needle will be inserted to prevent infection.