Phlebotomy

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Across
  1. 2. An anticoagulant used in green-top tubes.
  2. 5. The process of collecting blood from a vein.
  3. 6. A disinfectant pad used to clean the puncture site.
  4. 10. A safety device used for the disposal of needles.
  5. 14. A small, sharp instrument used for capillary blood collection.
  6. 15. A common vein used for venipuncture.
  7. 17. The color of the tube containing fluoride and oxalate.
  8. 19. The order in which blood tubes should be drawn to avoid contamination.
  9. 21. The pooling of blood in veins due to prolonged tourniquet application.
Down
  1. 1. The color of the tube containing EDTA anticoagulant.
  2. 3. A healthcare professional trained to draw blood samples.
  3. 4. The first step in standard precautions to prevent infections.
  4. 7. An anticoagulant used in blue-top tubes.
  5. 8. A method of blood collection using a needle and plunger.
  6. 9. The process of obtaining permission before a procedure
  7. 11. A piece of equipment used to tie around a patient's arm to make veins more visible.
  8. 12. Protective hand coverings used during blood collection.
  9. 13. A tube that does not contain any additives.
  10. 16. A type of needle with flexible tubing, used for delicate veins.
  11. 18. A blood collection system that includes a needle, holder, and tubes.
  12. 20. The first step before drawing blood – verifying the patient's _____.