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Phlebotomy

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Which of the following statements is not one of the 3 major goals of the Patient's Bill of Rights? Ensures that the care you receive is affordable.
Which of the following duties is outside the scope of the phlebotomist's practice? Collecting a tissue sample.
In delivering quality patient care, which of the following actions should be avoided? All of the above.
What federal agency regulates phlebotomy certifications? None of the above.
If you encounter a hazardous chemical that you need more information about, where can you quickly and accurately locate that information? Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
Being free from contamination or germs is referred to as what term? Asepsis.
Implied consent form a patient to draw blood would be obtained by which action? The patient extends their arm.
When collecting a sample to determine blood alcohol levels, what color tube should be used? Gray.
If a sample needs to be diluted, what should be added? Diluent.
Potassium EDTA binds to what element in the blood? Calcium.
A failure to fast when ordered can impact a blood sample in which of the following ways? Increasing its turbidity.
If you notice that the name of a patient is spelled differently on the requisition and a patient's armband, what it the best course of action? Visit with your manager to verify the information and have it corrected.
Anchoring a vein properly requires which of the following actions? Placing the thumb of your free hand below the vein and stretching the skin.
The most common cause of contamination in blood cultures is which of the following? Improper site preparation.
What is another name for a thrombocyte? Platelet.
Inserting a needle at the point of divergence between veins can result in what? An increased chance of a hematoma.
Which of the following is a complication that can arise in capillary sampling? All of the above.
Approximately how many liters of blood is generally found in the adult human body? 5 liters.
Which of the following is a cause for rejection of a specimen? All of the above.
A failure to allow alcohol to completely dry during site preparation can lead to what? Hemolysis.
The process of maintaining control of a specimen from the point of collection until testing is complete is referred to as what? Chain of custody.
An incident reporting system should include which of the following components? All of the above.
Which of the following is not required on a correctly completed requisition? Patient history
Which of the following is a National Patient Safety Goal(s)? All of the above.
Workplace safety in a lab is governed by which agency? Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
What is the proper sequence for putting on PPE? Gown, Mask, Gloves.
When should a sharps container be disposed of? When it is 3/4 full.
Which of the following draws can be collected after a draw the a gray tube (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate with antiglycolytic inhibitor)? None of the above.
The additive 3.2% sodium citrate results in what? The prevention of clotting by binding calcium.
Venipuncture should not be performed on which of the following sites? All of the above.
The use of povidone iodine for site preparation can result in a false increase in what level? All of the above.
Prior to drawing from a sleeping patient, what should be done? Gently wake them up, and when they are ready, request they provide verification of their identity.
What type of draw is generally performed for patients in infancy? Heel stick.
Which of the following would not be required for a finger stick? Syringe.
Which of the following is a characteristic of capillaries? They are found in every square inch of the human body.
What action can prevent bruises from forming due to a blood draw? Applying firm pressure immediately after and keeping a bandage on for several hours.
Which test order should be given the most priority? STAT
Which of the following is not a primary method of venipuncture? Lancet.
Why is blood drawn in a specific order? To avoid cross-contamination of additives.
When a sample is rejected for QNS, what is the appropriate response? Collect another sample with sufficient quantity.
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