Patient Preparation, question 8An outpatient reports a chlorhexidine allergy, and the draw needs routine skin antisepsis. What should the phlebotomist do?
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isopropyl alcoholThe usual antiseptic for routine venipuncture, as 70% alcohol, applied with firm pressure and left to…
venipunctureEntering a vein with a needle to withdraw blood, usually at the antecubital area of the arm.
antecubital fossaThe hollow at the front of the elbow where the median cubital, cephalic and basilic veins lie; the main…
antibodyA protein the immune system makes against a specific antigen. Antibodies against foreign red-cell antigens…
anticoagulantPrevents clotting: tube additives like EDTA, citrate and heparin, and blood thinners like warfarin, which…
antigenA marker the immune system recognizes. Red-cell antigens such as A, B and the Rh factor decide a person's…
arteryA vessel carrying blood away from the heart under high pressure. It pulses when palpated, which helps the…
atriumAn upper heart chamber. The right one collects blood coming back from the body; the left one collects…
basilic veinVein on the little-finger side of the antecubital area; the last choice, because the brachial artery and…
bevelThe slanted, sharp tip of a needle. For venipuncture the bevel faces up as the needle enters the vein.