Phil the New Phlebotomy Tech is preparing for his first day on the floor! He has stocked his specimen tray with the following equipment: Needle disposal unit, syringes, butterfly syringes, needles, vacuum adaptor, a few tourniquets, gauze sponges, adhesive bandages and tape, alcohol wipes, Betadine swabs, and gloves. He also tucked in an “order of the draws” cheat sheet. What (if anything) is missing from Phil the New Phlebotomy Techs specimen collection tray?
Explanation
Answer: B - Although Phil has made an effort to start his day with a fully stocked collection tray, he will not get far without the collection tubes. The specimen tray usually needs restocking throughout the day and at the end of the techs shift. The trays should include necessary supplies and equipment for routine venipunctures, but may differ in items, depending on the type of patients the tech is working with (pediatrics, medical, outpatient, etc.)
