Medical Procedures and Techniques Flashcards
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When performing venipuncture, the tourniquet should be applied how far above the intended site?
Answer: 3-4 inches
The tourniquet should be placed 3-4 inches (7-10 cm) above the intended venipuncture site.
The correct angle for an intramuscular (IM) injection is:
Answer: 90 degrees
Intramuscular injections are administered at a 90-degree angle to ensure the needle reaches the muscle tissue.
When applying a bandage to an extremity, which direction should wrapping proceed?
Answer: Distal to proximal
Bandages should be wrapped from distal to proximal (away from the heart toward the heart) to promote venous return.
The preferred site for checking a pulse in an unresponsive adult patient is the:
Answer: Carotid artery
The carotid artery in the neck is the preferred pulse check site for unresponsive adults because it is large, central, and accessible.
When collecting a blood specimen, which tube should be drawn first using the order of draw?
Answer: Blood culture bottles
Blood culture bottles are always drawn first to minimize contamination risk, followed by the standard order of draw.
What is the maximum time a tourniquet should remain applied during blood collection?
Answer: 1 minute
A tourniquet should not remain in place for more than one minute to prevent hemoconcentration and inaccurate test results.