Question

177 Chapter Preanalytical Considerations SKILLS DRILL 9-4: FAINTING PROCEDURE (Procedure 9-21 Fl in the blanks with the missing information. Steps Explanation/Rationale Discontinuing the draw and safely discarding the 1. Release the (A) and remove and discard the needle as quickdy and safely as and needle protects the (B) possible. should from (C) the patient faint. Pressure must be applied to prevent bleeding or and 2. Apply pressure to the site while having the patient lower the (D) bruising. Lowering the (E) and breathe deeply. breathing deeply helps get oxygenated blood to the (F) Diverts patient's attention, helps keep the patient and aids in assessing the 3. (G) to the patient. (H) patient's () in case of Prevents (K) the patient. 4. Physically (J) (L) of actions that are Avolds (N) and explain what you 5. Ask (M) to basten recovery. standard (0) are doing if it is necessary to loosen a tight collar or tie. Is thought to (R) .compress or wet 6. Apply a (P) and back washcloth to the (Q) of the too Prevents patient from (T) 7. Have someone stay with the patient until is complete. soon and possibly causing (U) (S) Emergency medicine is not in the phlebotomist's -personnel if the patient 8. Call (V) of (W) does not respond. issues could arise and (Y) the incident according to 9. (X) is essential at that time. (Z) facility protocol.

Answer 1

1) Release the tourniquet and remove and discard the needle quickly and safely as possible.

2) Apply pressure to the site while having the patient to lower the head end and breath deeply.

3) Reassure to the patient.

4) Physically comfort the patients.

5) Ask for help and explain what you are doing if it is necessary to loosen tight collar or tie.

6) Apply cold compress or wet wash clothes to the neck and back of the patient.

7) Have some one stay with the patient until recovery is complete.