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Phlebotom Board Exam
Preperetion for the Board Exam
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the additives the yellow-topped vacuum collection tube contains? | Sodium Polyanetholesulfonate (SPS) |
| What size of the butterfly is frequently used? | The butterfly udes 23 gauge, most all the time on newborn |
| Which of the anticoagulants is found in a royal blue-topped blood collection tube? | no additive in the blue-topped tube |
| What is Lithium heparin? and for which tests it uses? | Lithium heparin is a suitable anticoagulant that used for tests such as Glucose level |
| What is RAM SAFE-T-FILL? | RAM SAFE-T-FILL is a blood microcollection system |
| The purple-topped tube | Used for a blood cell count test that requires whole blood collected |
| The pink-topped tude | Used for blood-banking procedures |
| BD Unopette | A prefilled device used as a collection and dilution unit |
| The light blue-topped tube | Collects PT and APTT specimens |
| EDTA | An anticoagulants that recommended for blood smear preparations |
| In an emergency room an unconscious patient may be identified by who? | Temporary identification label on the hand |
| Identification procedures for outpatients includes | - photo identification - birth date - address - identification by a family member |
| Common sites for venipuncture (the antecubital area) | First choice - Median Cubital Second choice - Cephalic vein Third choice - Basilic vein |
| The maximum time for a tourniquet? | No more than 1 (one) minute |
| In some cases, why do we need to warm the site of venipuncture | To increase localized blood flow |
| How many times should one patient be punctured during a procedure? | No more than twice |
| Which tubes should be always drawn first? | Blood culture |
| When should safety devices be activated during a venipuncture procedure? | Immediately after withdrawal from the vein |
| What are "competency statements" for phlebotomists? | Entry-level skills, tasks, roles |
| What is Veracity? | An essential character trait for a phlebotomist, such as "telling the true" |
| How should a phlebotomist treat a deaf patient | Ask the patient if you should repeat the steps before the procedure |
| Phases of Laboratory Testing | 1. Preanalytical (drow the blood, the most important phase) 2. Analytical (test the blood in a lab) 3. Postanalytical (result from the lab) |
| What is SOP | Standard Operating Procedures |
| Zones of interpersonal space | - Intimate space (direct contact up to 18 inches) - Personal space (18 inches to 4 feet) - Social space (4 - 12 feet) - Public space (more than 12 feet) |
| An example of Internal Stakeholder for phlebotomy services? | Physician or nurse |
| An example of "good rapport" with a patient ? | Being courteous and showing empathy |
| In which phase of laboratory testing do phlebotomists have the most impact ? | Preanalytical |
| How employers provide feedback on a phlebotomist's ability to do his/her job ? | Performance evaluations |
| What should a phlebotomist do if the patient assigned to him/her does not speak English ? | Seek a translator or written instructions in that language |
| Which phase of the laboratory process involves performing a chemical assay on a serum specimen ? | Analytic |
| The color coding for needles what indicates ? | Gauge size |
| What indicates the diameter of the needle ? | Gauge of the needle. The small the gauge number, the larger the needle diameter |
| Winged Infusion is known as what ? | A butterfly |
| What is the most common agent used to decontaminate a venipuncture site ? | Isopropanol |
| A phlebotomist walks into a patient's room to collect a blood specimen. There are several family members in the room watching television with the patient. What should the phlebotomist do ? | Ask the patient if it okay for the family to step outside during the procedure |
| Why is it important to position the patient properly prior to venipuncture ? | Patient comfort and safety |
| If the patient is burned near the right elbow, where would the preferred venipuncture location be ? | Left arm's antecubital area |
| The best angle for needle insertion during a venipucture is ___ degrees | 45 degrees |
| The optimal depth of a finger stick in a child is ____ | Less than 2.0 mm |
| What needle gauge is required for scalp vein venipuncture of an infant ? | 23 gauge |
| The angle of the needle for scalp venipuncture of an infant should be ____ degrees | 15 - 60 degrees |
| What are complications resulting from multiple deep skin punctures on an infants heel ? | Hepalitis |
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