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PHLEB Quizzes/HW

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First thing you should do if you enter a patient's room and encounter a fire in the waste container? Rescue those who need help immediately
Example of an action that is against OSHA policy because it may result in a needlestick injury while performing venipuncture? Jamming a used needle down into a full sharps container
Before adding a chemical to a specimen container, you should look up info regarding safety risks using the SDS
Example of a practice that may help eliminate the cause of lower back pain Adjust height of patient's chair/bed
A phleb is asked to help unpack a shipment of chemicals for the lab and to check whether there are any fire hazards. The phleb should check the NFPA label on each chemical bottle
Bacteria that has become resistant to ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin Clostridium difficile
OSHA is a government agency mandates the use of PPE
Which respirator mask should you wear when encountering small airborne particles during patient care and lab activities? N95
Minimum hand wash time requirement between patients 20 sec
Which agency can provide current info regarding respiratory hygiene precautions CDC
Where should you remove PPE when you are finished drawing blood on a patient in isolation Inside patient's room
What procedure can a phleb perform to break the chain of infection Hand hygiene
Which test is part of a CBC? - PT/TT - TCHOL - WBC - HIV WBC
How would you describe a child whose cold hands appear bluish Cyanotic
Which department would complete a BMP Chemistry
HDL and LDL blood tests are testing for Cholesterol
How to describe pt's veins that are close to surface of skin superficial
Which of the following is part of the muscular system? - Cauda equina - Mammary plexus - Pectoralis major - Radius Pectoralis major
Which of the following is part of the lymphatic system? - Ulna - Mammary plexus - Urine myoglobin - Latissimus dorsi Mammary plexus
Liquid wastes are stored in and eliminated by Urinary bladder
What body system would urine myoglobin and lactic acid tests be testing? Muscular system
What blood tests would be ordered for allergies, infections, and anemia? CBC
Most common disease associated with endocrine system Diabetes
Which type of diabetes does the body not use insulin efficiently? Type 1
Test to check for adequate levels to maintain calcium in the bones? Vitamin D
A patient cannot feel any sensations/pressure when her veins are palpated. She most likely has a disorder of which body system? nervous system
Types of circulation included in cardiovascular system Coronary, Pulmonary, Systemic
Is the heart a single or dual pump? Dual pump
Which side of the heart carries deoxygenated blood? Right side
Blood vessels are lined with the same cells as the heart's endocardium
Which valve does blood pass through when entering the left ventricle? Bicuspid valve
What type of blood cells have hemoglobin Erythrocytes
Mononuclear leukocytes include B-cells, T-cells, monocytes
Colors that various types of granulocytes exhibit when stained Blue-black, red-orange, tan-pink
What type of blood cells may be elevated when a person is exposed to the cause of an allergy and/or when a person acquires a parasitic infection Eosinophils
WBCs that have phagocytic functions? Eosinophil, Monocyte, Neutrophil "M-E-N"
Shape of RBCs that gives the ability to pass through small spaces (like capillaries) Biconcave
Main way that serum differs from plasma Does not contain fibrinogen
A pregnant woman is concerned that her blood type may not match her baby's. Which RBC antigen should be of most concern? Rh factor
Blood test that aids in evaluation of digestive system Albumin
Body system that renal tubules are part of? Part of urinary system
Blood test used primarily to evaluate respiratory system ABG
Body system that cartilage and ligaments are part of Part of skeletal system
Body system connective tissue and tendons are part of? Part of muscular system
Body system liver and gallbladder are part of? Part of digestive system
Ammonia, Bilirubin, and Lactate dehydrogensase are tests used to assess Liver function
Aldosterone, Cortisol, Erythropoietin are tests used to assess endocrine system
What system mainly regulates body temp Muscular system
Blood draw for alkaline phosphatase, calcium, phosphorous, and vitamin D are likely testing: Skeletal system
Body system trachea and bronchi are part of? Part of respiratory system
Sputum culture will likely detect infections of the respiratory system
Body system responsible for carrying oxygen, nutrients, waste products Cardiovascular system
Other body systems influenced by chemicals/hormones produced in the organs of endocrine system
Provides communication via series of electrical impulses Main function of nervous system
Body system that maintains balance of water, salts, acids urinary system
Dermatitis and athlete's foot are disorders of the integumentary system
BUN, creatinine, osmolality tests are helpful to test the urinary system
The site of an infected wound and its bandages are considered which link in chain of infection? portal of exit
A phleb who has a staph infection does a POC blood draw from a hospital patient who later develops a staph infection is an example of HAI/nosocomial infection
What type of isolation is least likely to transmit disease from pt to phleb? protective
Which of the following diseases or conditions might a hospital routinely test pts being admitted to the hospital? - Cancer - MRSA - Ulcer - Arthritis MRSA
Common allergen found in blood collection equipment latex
Face shields, gloves, gowns are examples of PPE
The phlebotomist notices after applying alcohol to a patient’s skin prior to the blood collection procedure, the skin turned red. What question should the phlebotomist ask the patient? Do you have any allergies to alcohol or antiseptics?
A woman who has a cold wipes her hands on a dinner napkin and leaves the napkin on the table when she leaves the restaurant. The server who clears the table touches the napkin and later develops a cold. What type of transmission has occurred? Vehicle-borne transmission
Using a one-handed technique to engage engineering control of needle will prevent accidental needlesticks
Electrical equipment, latex gloves, and radiation are all examples of possible physical hazards
Splashing blood when a cap is removed is an example of biohazard
Who to contact to ensure proper disposal guidelines for medical waste OSHA
What precautions should you take when adding a chemical to a container for at-home specimen collection? Label the container with the contents, the date, and your initials.
A medical laboratory assistant (MLA) is asked to help unpack a shipment of chemicals for the laboratory. The MLA should first don all PPE
Blood samples, surgical specimens, and urine specimens are all examples of medical biohazards
What color are biohazard containers? red
Where should you discard glass slides, lancets, and needles? sharps container
CLIA classifies laboratories based on complexity of tests performed
Histologists prepare and stain surgically removed body tissues
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