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Care of Patient in Phlebotomy

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What is the single most important safeguard with patients?   Hand Washing  
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What are the two settings of phlebotomy employment?   Stationary Lab, Mobile Lab.  
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How does a phlebotomist prevent cross contamination?   Practice Universal Precautions  
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If a patient does not want their blood drawn the phlebotomist must do what ?   respect their rights  
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Who orders lab tests?   MD, PA, or NP  
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Who cancels Lab Tests?   MD  
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What information must be on the patients test samples?   Date/Time, Initials of collection, Patient's name, & unique identifier  
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True or False It is acceptable to draw blood from a mastectomy patient's arm on the same side as the mastectomy?   FALSE  
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True or False If a patient has an active IV it is acceptable to draw blood above the IV.   False  
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True or False Cleaning the venepuncture site should be done in a circular movement away from the center.   True  
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If a patient is allergic to shellfish what are you to be sure not to use?   Betadine as a cleanser  
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What is an alternative material for gloves when a patient has laytex allergy?   Nitrile or PVC  
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What are common medications for thinning the blood?   Aspirin, Coumadin, Warfarin, Heparin, TPA, Streptokinase  
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What should you ask on an order for Therapeutic Drug levels?   Time and amount of last dose.  
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What sick patients are susceptible to blood clots?   Diabetes, Stroke patients  
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What is the term for a swollen, red and hot bruise.   Thrombophebitis  
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Which patient diseases are important for infection control?   Diabetes, Cancer, Transplants,  
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What is a fasting test?   When a patient does not eat or drink for 8 to 12 hours before the test.  
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If a patient feels faint what should you do?   Stop the blood draw and have patient lie down.  
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Ask the patient what to confirm their identity?   Name and Date of birthdate  
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With a child patient who has the right to refuse blood work?   Parent or guardian. Not the child  
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