A Phlebotomist Is Making Morning Rounds in the Medical-Surgical Patient

question 60

Short Answer

A phlebotomist is making morning rounds in the medical-surgical patient unit. Patient A is an elderly man requiring venipuncture for glucose and electrolytes. Patient B has an intravenous line running in the left antecubital area, and a prothrombin time (PT) and liver profile are requested. Patient C has a large hematoma in the right antecubital area and a fistula in the left arm. Answer the following questions in relation to these patients.
-What information should be added to the requisition forms for patient B?

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Definitions:

Receiving Report

A document used to record the receipt of goods from suppliers, detailing the quantities and condition of items delivered.

Reverse Order

A method of arranging or presenting items so that the last becomes first and the first last.

Last-In, First-Out

An inventory valuation method where the costs of the most recently produced or purchased items are the first to be expensed.

Receiving Report

A document used to record the receipt of goods from a supplier, noting quantities and condition of the items received.