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Intravenous Infusions and Related Tasks
Lesson 2: Obtain a Blood Sample
Exercises: Lesson 2
EXERCISES, LESSON 2
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer the following exercises by writing the answer in the space provided. After you have completed all of these items, turn to "Solutions to Exercises" at the end of the lesson and check your answers.
1. List the three parts of the Vacutainer® system. _____________________________________________________________
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2. List the steps required to obtain a blood
specimen with a Vacutainer®.
(Begin after the Vacutainer®
and needle have been assembled.)
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3. Describe the steps to follow to position and
insert a needle in a vein to obtain a
blood sample.
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4. What items must be included on the Laboratory Request slip?
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5. List the steps to follow to obtain a blood sample with an assembled syringe.
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