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Routine Veinipunctur
Phlebotomy Routine Veinipuncture Key Terms
Question | Answer |
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Antecubital Fossa | a depression at the bend of the elbow. |
Bar Codes | Labels with information pertaining to tests and Patient. Usually attached to requisition form |
Basilic Vein | Located on the elbow side of the arm (bottom side) |
Cephalic Vein | Located on the thumb side of the arm |
Hematoma | Pooling of blood under the skin. (Bruise) |
Hemoconcentration | decrease of the fluid content (plasma) of the blood, with increased concentration of formed elements. |
Identification Band | Used to properly ID PT. |
Median Cubital Vein | Located in the center of the arm, at the antecubital fossa |
Palpation | The examination of the body using the sense of touch. |
Requisition | Form with information pertaining to Pt, and required tests, also release of liability. |
Blood to anticoagulant ratio | Allow tubes ti fill until the vacuum is exhausted. Double check fill line. |