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Ch. 7

Blood Collection Equipment, Additives, and Order of Draw

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Which is the best tube for collecting an ETHANOL (ETOH) specimen? Sodium Fluoride
Which needle gauge has the largest lumen 18 (The higher the number the smaller the diameter of the needle)
The test performed in the following department are typically collected in a tibe with a light blue stopper Coagulation
A tube w a green stopper normally contains Heparin
The purpose of an antiglycolytic agent is to Perserve glucose
Which additive is usually present in a tube with a lavender stopper? EDTA
Glass particles present in separator tubes (sst) enhance clotting
Heparin prevents blood clotting by Inhibiting thrombin
According to CLSI standards, which tube is filled last when using a syringe? EDTA
The OSHA Blood borne Pathogen Standard requires A new pair of gloves is required for each patient and must be removed
What is the most commonly used antiseptic for routine blood collection? 70% Isopropyl Alcohol
Which of the following are considered safe for use on human skin? Antiseptics
Which of the following statements describes disinfectants? They remove or kill microorganisms on surfaces and equipment
What does the CDC say about alcohol based hand sanitizers They can be used for routine hand decontamination if hands are not visibly dirty
What is the purpose of biohazard bags? Protect hazardous spills, transport blood and other bodily fluids, to ensure specimens are in a leak proof barrier during transport
Phlebotomy needles are: Considered to be single use equipment
What is the part of the needle that pierces the skin the bevel
The lumen of the needle is referred to by size according to needle___ gauge
What are the three components of the Evacuated Tube System? Tube holder, Multisample needle, evacuated tube
What color tube is associated with the Coagulation department? Light Blue
Which of the following tests are associated with Hematology, or blood studies, and will require whole blood for the testing purpose? Glucose
Red, gold, tiger top will yield ____ following centrifugation serum
Why is blood cultures first in order of draw? To avoid contaminating the subsequent tubes with the additives.
What causes evacuated tubes to fill with blood automatically if the needle is well positioned in the vein? Premeasured tube vacuum
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