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Chapters 7-11

Phlebotomy Handbook test review plus extra credit

QuestionAnswer
Which type of blood cell is responsible for defense and immunity? White blood cells (WBC)
The liquid portion of a blood specimen (without an anticoagulant) is callled? serum
Which type of bleeding is easiest to control? Capillary
Which blood test includes WBC and RBC counts, hemoglobin, and hematocrit? CBC (Complete Blood Count)
Which of the following anticoagulants is found in a white-topped blood collection vacuum tube? EDTA
For capillary collection from newborns, a lancet of which of the following lengths should be used to avoid penetrating bone? 1.75 mm
If a heparin tube is under-filled, which of the following analytes performed with blood from a heparin tube will have false values? Troponin
What is the effect on a patient if a phlebotomist punctures a nerve with the phlebotomy needle? The patient will feel a sharp radiating pain and the procedure should be discontinued
How long after a venipuncture procedure should pressure be applied to the puncture site? Until the bleeding has stopped
A hospitalized patient may not be identified by which of the following means? Patient’s chart
Identification procedures for a comatose patient may involve which of the following? Positive identification by a family member
The most common site of venipuncture are in which of the following areas? The antecubital area of the arm
Using a butterfly needle is beneficial for: geriatric patients
How long should the tourniquet be placed around the patient’s arm? No more than 1 minute
What is the best angle for needle insertion during venipuncture? 30 degrees or less
Of the following specimens, which should be the first tube collected in the suggested order of draw using the evacuated tube system Blood cultures (YELLOW)
Which of the following is a preferred sight for a capillary puncture? Third finger
Controlling the location and depth of a puncture during a fingerstick prevents which of the following? Osteomyelitis
Blood samples from skin punctures cannot be used for which tests? Coagulation studies
If alcohol is used to decontaminate the capillary punctured site, which of the following is an essential step? Allowing the site to air dry prior to the puncture
What is the best angle for using glass slide to make a blood smear? 30 degrees
What is a peak and trough therapeutic drug test; tests the effectiveness of drug on an individual to establish dosage. TDM (therapeutic drug monitoring)
CLIA Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments
JCAHO Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
ASCP American Society of Clinical Pathology
ACA American Certification Agency
NPA National Phlebotomy Association
OSHA Occupation Safety and Health Administration
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
CDC Center for Disease Control and Prevention
PPE Personal protective equipment
QNS Quantity not sufficent
NPO Nothing by mouth
SDS Safety Data Sheet
H & H hemoglobin and hematocrit
C + S Cultures and Sensitivity (urine test)
HIV human immunodeficiency virus
QI Quality Improvement
QC Quality Control
QA Quality Assurance
ABG arterial blood gases
PT Protime
Chain of Infection 1. Pathogen 2. Reservoir 3. Portal of Exit 4. Mode of Transmission 5. Portal of Entry 6. Susceptible Host
Order of Blood Draw + Additives 1. Yellow + SPS 2. Light blue + Sodium Citrate 3. Gold/Red speckled SST + Gel 4. Red 5. Green + Heparin 6. Lavender/Pink/White + EDTA 7. Grey + Sodium Fluoride & Potassium
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