Patient Injuries Caused by Phlebotomy
Tracking # 20-573007
$17.50
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Method Computer-Based Training
What you'll learn
At the end of this course you will be able to:
- Discuss why phlebotomy injuries occur.
- Describe the injuries that can be caused by tourniquet application.
- Explain what a hematoma is and how it is caused.
- Describe what compartment syndrome is and the complications it can cause.
- Explain what phlebitis and thrombophlebitis are and describe the symptoms.
- Recall the signs and symptoms of nerve injury and list ways to prevent it from happening.
- List the sites that should be avoided when performing a venipuncture.
- Describe injuries that can be caused by tape removal and who is normally affected.
Course overview
Although most injuries from performing a blood draw are rare, they can and do occur. This course reviews injuries ranging from mild to serious, describing the signs and symptoms, and ways to prevent the injury from occurring.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
American Board of Clinical Chemistry
Clinical Chemistry Diplomate
2.5h
Category 1
Molecular Diagnostics Diplomate
2.5h
Category 1
Toxicological Chemistry Diplomate
2.5h
Category 1
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
2.5h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Certified Nurse Practitioner
2.5h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
2.5h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Clinical Nurse Specialist
2.5h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
2.5h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse
2.5h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Registered Nurse
2.5h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Registered Nurse Practitioner
2.5h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
2.5h
Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education
Registered Nurse
2.5h
Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education
Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
Clinical Laboratory Director
2.5h
General
Clinical Laboratory Supervisor
2.5h
General
Clinical Laboratory Technician
2.5h
General
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
2.5h
General
Public Health Director
2.5h
General
Public Health Supervisor
2.5h
General
Public Health Technician
2.5h
General
Public Health Technologist
2.5h
General
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
2.5h
General
Licensed Practical Nurse
2.5h
General
Registered Nurse
2.5h
General
Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
Certified Nursing Assistant
2.5h
General
Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery
Licensed Midwife
2.5h
General
Georgia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
2.5h
General
Registered Professional Nurse
2.5h
General
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
2.5h
Continuing education related to pharmacology
Licensed Practical Nurse
2.5h
Continuing education related to nursing
Registered Nurse
2.5h
Continuing education related to nursing
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Clinical Lab Personnel
Cytotechnologist
2.5h
Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel
Generalist
2.5h
Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel
Laboratory Assistant
2.5h
Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel
Phlebotomist
2.5h
Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel
Specialist
2.5h
Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel
Technician
2.5h
Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel
Michigan Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
2.5h
General
Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer
2.5h
General
Registered Nurse
2.5h
General
Registered Nurse Special Volunteer
2.5h
General
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
2.5h
Continuing education related to nursing
Registered Nurse
2.5h
Continuing education related to nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
2.5h
Continuing education related to care and safety of the patient undergoing dialysis treatment
Certified Hemodialysis Technician II
2.5h
Continuing education related to care and safety of the patient undergoing dialysis treatment
Certified Nurse Practitioner
2.5h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
2.5h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
Clinical Nurse Specialist
2.5h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
Licensed Practical Nurse
2.5h
Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse
Registered Nurse
2.5h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
2.5h
General
Licensed Practical Nurse
2.5h
General
Registered Nurse
2.5h
General
Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board
Laboratory Personnel
2.5h
Continuing education pertaining to laboratory technology or laboratory management
West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
2.5h
Clinical Management of Patients
Registered Nurse
2.5h
Clinical Management of Patients
Wyoming Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
2.5h
General
Certified Nurse Practitioner
2.5h
General
Certified Nurse Specialist
2.5h
General
Certified Nursing Assistant
2.5h
General
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
2.5h
General
Licensed Practical Nurse
2.5h
General
Registered Nurse
2.5h
General
Disclosure statements
Course Objectives
At the end of this course you will be able to:
- Discuss why phlebotomy injuries occur.
- Describe the injuries that can be caused by tourniquet application.
- Explain what a hematoma is and how it is caused.
- Describe what compartment syndrome is and the complications it can cause.
- Explain what phlebitis and thrombophlebitis are and describe the symptoms.
- Recall the signs and symptoms of nerve injury and list ways to prevent it from happening.
- List the sites that should be avoided when performing a venipuncture.
- Describe injuries that can be caused by tape removal and who is normally affected.
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