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Phlebotomy
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The most common needle size for routine radial ABG specimen collection is | 22 gauge |
| When this test is performed on a patient, the patient usually receives either histamine or pentagastrin through an IV. | Gastric analysis |
| To maintain the integrity of an ABG specimen collected in a plastic syringe, it should be. | Analyzed within 30 minutes of collection |
| Which fluid is obtained by lumbar puncture? | Cerebrospinal (CSF). |
| This type of urine specimen is aspirated directly through the wall fo the bladder using a sterile needle and syringe. | Suprapubic |
| Which of the following is the proper needle insertion angle for radial artery puncture? | 45o |
| Non-blood specimens should be labeled with the same identifying information as blood specimens. What should be included in addition on non-blood labels? | Specimen type and source |
| A refrigerated stool sample would not be suitable for the following lab test? | Ova and Parasites (O&P) |
| Which of the following patients would be considered to be in a "steady state" for ABG specimen collection? | A patient who has been asleep for 30 minutes while breathing room air. |
| A doctor typically will order a urine C&S to detect or confirm? | Presence of urinary tract infection (UTI) |
| What is the artery of choice for ABG collection? | Radial |
| Drugs of abuse can be detected in | All of the above |
| Which artery is typically the easiest to access for arterial blood gasses with a patient with low cardiac output? | Femoral |
| Lavender tube | cbc |
| Tiger Top | bmp |
| Yellow Top | dna |
| Light blue top | pt/ptt |
| Royal blue top | lead |
| Red top | type and crossmatch |
| Light green tube | STAT EL |
| Gray top | GTT |
| Blood Culture Bottle | Detecting Yeast |
| When performing the Modified Allen test for ABG, which artery is released first? | Ulnar |
| Which of the following is the best way to tell if a specimen is arterial? A the specimen is collected, the blood should | Pump into the syringe |
| Lavender top | edta |
| Light blue top | sodium citrate |
| Light green top (PST) | lithium Heprin |
| Yellow top | ACD\SPS |
| Dark green top | Sodium Heprin |
| Royal blue top | edta |
| Gray top | sodium Flouride |
| Tiger top | no additive |
| Pink top | edta |
| Which fluid is aspirated from the peritoneal cavity? | ascites |
| A first morning specimen is preferred for HCG testing because it is | usually more concentrated |
| What happens to an ABG specimen left at room temperature for a prolonged period of time? | All of the answers are correct |
| Which of the following abbreviations represent a test that is typically part of ABG evaluation? | PaO2 |
| Which of the following is the most common arterial puncture complication even when proper technique is used? | Arteriospasm |
| A proper cleaning solution for preparing an arterial puncture site is | Povidone-iodine |
| Collect the tube by itself | Royal Blue Top Tube |
| Collect half hour apart from a different location using strict antisepsis? | Blood Culture Tubes |
| Rock the tube after collection | Lavender Tube |
| Where would you check a pulse after an ABG puncture? | Distal to the puncture site |
| Which type of specimen must be protected from light when transported? | Amniotic fluid |
| Which lab test is used to diagnose cystic fibrosis? | Sweat chloride |
| Sputum samples are typically collected to diagnose | TB |
| Which of the following lab test requires blood to be drawn and a 24-hour urine specimen? | Creatinine clearance |
| An NP culture swab is collected to detect the presence of organisms that cause | Whooping cough |
| High Cholesterol | tiger top |
| HCG (pregnancy) | red top |
| DUI | Grey Top CC |
| R/O Infection | Lavender |
| Proof of who is the Father with DNA testing | yellow |
| Dehydration, checking electrolytes STAT | Light green |
| Bacteremia | blood cultures |
| Person on blood thinners | light blue |
| Gestational diabetes | Grey Top GTT |
| HIV | Red |
| Person needs a blood transfusion | Lavender CBC |
| Child eating paint chips in house suspected of lead paint | Royal Top |
| Hematology Department | lavender |
| Microbiology Department | bcb |
| Chemistry Department | tiger top |
| Coagulation Department | light blue |
| Immunohematology department (Blood Bank) | red top |
| Reference Laboratory | Yellow top |
| Histology | Tissue Samples |
| Cytology | pap |
| Urinalysis | UA |
| Heparin is used in ABG syringe collection device to | Prevent clotting of the specimen |
| What is the recommended procedure for collecting a 24-hour urine specimen? | Void the first morning specimen, start the timing, and collect all of the following specimens including the next morning's specimen up to 24 hours. |