UCLA Phlebotomy Exam 2 | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade (2024/ 2025)
QUESTION
infant precautions
Answer:
-10ml= 5-10%
... [Show More] total blood
-heelsticks
-they have weak underdeveloped immune systems
-if performing venipuncture use dorsal hand veins
QUESTION
pediatric precautions
Answer:
-prepare child as you would an adult
-ask parents about previous blood draw experiences
-speak in simple terms and get eye level
-be honest about pain
-prepare equipment outside of room
-potential for combativeness
-avoid band aids
QUESTION
combative pediatric patient
Answer:
-physical restraints PRN or parent restraint
-lay child across parents lap and have them wrap arms around child
QUESTION
geriatric precautions
Answer:
-could have physical and emotional problems like alzheimers
-may take medications that prevent blood from clotting quickly
-apply tourniquet on top of clothes
-take longer to heal and bruise easier
-veins tend to collapse
-poor blood flow
-fragile skin
QUESTION
what type of anemia is found in geriatric patients
Answer:
iatrogenic anemia which is caused by frequent blood draws
QUESTION
syncope symptoms
Answer:
pale in skin color, (sweating) lightheaded or nauseous
QUESTION
treatment of syncope patient
Answer:
-if lightheaded have them lower head between legs
-loosen tourniquet and safely withdraw needle
-loosen tight clothing
use smelling salts PRN
-cold water
QUESTION
how many tries do you get to draw blood
Answer:
2
QUESTION
reasons for failure to draw blood
Answer:
-not inserting the needle deep enough
-inserting needle through the vein
-holding bevel against vein wall
-vacuum in tube
QUESTION
hematomas
Answer:
occurs when blood leaks from vein or capillary and collects in tissues around puncture site
QUESTION
what do you do if a hematoma is forming while your drawing blood
Answer:
you have to stop the procedure
QUESTION
reasons for hematoma forming during venipuncture
Answer:
-excessive probing
-needle went thru the vein
-partial penetration of needle in vein
-removal of tourniquet after removal of needle
QUESTION
reasons for hematoma forming after venipuncture (late forming)
Answer:
occurs mainly in geriatrics
-occurs in patients taking anticoagulant therapy
-pressure not applied for 5 min
-bandage removed to early
QUESTION
petechiae
Answer:
red spot that appear under the tourniquet
-indicates broken/bruised capillaries
-sign of platelet defects or weak capillary walls
-may be a sign that the patient will bleed excessively from venipuncture site
QUESTION
reasons for petechiae formation
Answer:
-occur in skin under the tourniquet
-occur in elderly
-possible latex allergy
QUESTION
reasons for excessive bleeding [Show Less]