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Phlebotomy Test

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QuestionAnswer
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
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