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Phelbotomy Miscellan

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Containers used for disposing of needles and other sharp objects must be all of the following except which one?   Recyclable  
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For which of the following tubes is the blood to additive ratio most critical?   Lt Blue Stopper  
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Which type of patient is most likely to have an AV fistula or graft?   Dialysis  
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After numerous punctures, veins can feel hard and cord-like when palpated. This "hardening" medical condition is called what? (place mouse pointer over ? icon to view hints or answer requirements)   Sclorosis  
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Which of the following is NOT needed for skin puncture?   Povidone iodine pad  
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When performing a routine blood draw, the basilic vein is the best choice.   False  
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The Antecubital Fossa is the major vein in the arm for intended vein puncture.   False  
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In what type of tube is blood drawn for a substance abuse test?   Red  
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What vein is usually the first choice when selecting a site for venipuncture?   Median Cubital  
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Which part of a cell contains the chromosomes or genetic material?   Nucleus  
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1.The tourniquet cannot be left on for more than __ minute(s)   one  
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2.Failure to remove the needle when blood starts entering the tissues may result in a(n)   compression nerve injury  
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3.Hemolysis of a blood sample during blood collection may be due to:   using a 25 gauge needle.  
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4.Hemoconcentration is/may be due to:   having patient pump fist repeatedly.  
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5.Which of the following will be used when a serum sample is required:   Clot Activator  
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6.Which of the following identifiers would be appropriate to accurately identify the patient:   patient name and identification number  
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7.Which of the following samples will be utilized for plasma electrolytes?   Heparin  
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8.All of the following tests can be performed on an EDTA sample EXCEPT   glucose  
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9.According to the patient bill of rights patient's have the right to get which of the following items of information from the phlebotomist:   your name and role in their care.  
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10.Blood culture contamination rates should not exceed   3%  
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11.Blood alcohol levels must be collected in which of the following tubes:   Gray  
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12.A three hour glucose tolerance test has been ordered. In order for all samples to be collected and tested at a later time which of the following additves must be used?   Sodium Fluoride and Potassium Oxalate  
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13.Which of the following collection methods will result in the BEST sample for analysis by the laboratory?   Vacuum collection system  
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14.Leakage of blood into the tissues due to the needle partially being inserted into a vein will result in a/an:   hematoma  
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15.You have left the tourniquet on for more than the recommended time period. Which of the following analytes will be falsely increased in the blood?   potassium  
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16.Which of the following additives is used for a prothrombin time?   Sodium Citrate  
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17.Which of the following stopper colors is used exclusively for the erythrocyte sedimentation rate?   Black  
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18.You have collected the EDTA tube before the heparin tube. Which of the following will be excessively decreased?   Calcium  
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19.Failure to completely fill the sodium citrate tube will result in a   prolonged PTT  
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20.Which of the following is the correct way to finish up a venipuncture procedure?   Remove tourniquet, release tube from holder, remove needle, apply pressure.  
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