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Phlebotomy Test
MA JATC
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| light blue | coagulation |
| gold | chemistry |
| green | chemistry |
| lavender | hematology |
| gray | glucose and alcohol levels |
| sodium citrate | light blue |
| none | red |
| heparin | green |
| EDTA | lavendar |
| potassium oxalate and sodium fluoride | gray |
| Which phlebotomy vein in on the thumb side of the arm? | cephalic |
| Which phlebotomy vein is on the pinky side of the arm? | basilic |
| Which of the following is NOT basic phlebotomy equipment? | centrifuge |
| Most blood collection tube additives have to do with | coagulation |
| Anchoring the vein is necessary because | it keeps the vein from rolling |
| Butterfly needles are used for | -hands veins -fragile veins -small veins |
| Place the following in the proper order of draw: alcohol, cultures, chemistry, hematology | cultures, green, lavendar, gray |
| Place the following in the proper order of draw: hematology, chemistry, glucose, coagulation | light blue, red, lavendar, gray |
| It is not necessary to replace or disinfect the tourniquet after each use. | False |
| The skin should not be touched after the alcohol is applied. | True |
| What is the longest the tourniquet should be in place? | 1 minute |
| What is the purpose of gel in blood draw tubes? | separate red blood cells from plasma/serum |
| type and cross match | blood bank |
| cbc with diff | hematology |
| complete metabolic panel | chemistry |
| PT/PTT | coagulation |
| Liver panel | chemsitry |
| What is the correct angle for blood draws? | 15-30 degrees |
| What are the other names use for phlebotomy? | venipuncture, blood draw |
| Define hemolysis. | breakdown of blood cells |
| What type of precautions must be used when performing phlebotomy? | Universal Precautions |
| What are the important considerations you should follow when placing a tourniquet? Choose all the apply. | -Remove the tourniquet before you withdrawal the needle - Place the tourniquet 3 inches above the AC (anticubital) space - Leave the tourniquet in place for 1 minute or less. |
| A log book must be kept of all specimens collected. | True |
| SST tubes stands for what ? | Serum Separating Tubes |
| What actions by a phlebotomist (person drawing blood) can affect the blood sample results? | -Not collecting enough blood in the tubes. -Not inverting the vacutainer tubes -Ignoring the order of draw -Leaving the tourniquet on too long |
| A discard or red tube must be used first when drawing what color tube? | Light Blue |
| What safety precautions should you be aware of when drawing blood? Choose all that apply. | -Hematoma -Fainting -Infection |
| Hematoma is a collection of blood under the skin. | True |
| Remember to always do this after you have drawn the patient's blood. Choose all the apply. | -Verify the information on the label is correct. -Label the tubes -Invert the blood tubes |
| Make sure you label all your blood collection tube before you draw blood from the patient. | False |
| The most common vein to draw blood from the AC site is | Median Cubital Vein |