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Phlebotomy

QuestionAnswer
What body plane divides the body into equal planes? Midsagittal
Which of the following is a nervous system disorder? Multiple sclerosis
Which is the following is a function of the urinary system? To maintain electrolyte balance
Which of the following is a test of the urinary system usually collected for 24 hours? Creatinine clearance
Which of the following type of muscle is under voluntary control? Skeletal
Which of the following is a test of the respiratory system? ABG ( Arterial Blood Gas )
The term "distal" means Farthest from the point of attachment
When you are facing someone in normal anatomic position, at which body plane are you looking at? frontal
The layer/s of skin containing blood vessels is (are) dermis and subcutaneous
The avascular layer of the skin is the epidermis
Which one of the following basic tissue types covers and lines organs, vessels, and cavities? epithelial
The receiving chambers of the heart are the left and right atrium
Which blood vessel is not part of the systemic circulation? pulmonary artery
Which of the following is a vascular system lab test? DIC
Lymphatic fluid originates from Excess tissue fluid (interstitial fluid)
Which of the following veins is not an antecubital vein? Femoral
Which test must be performed on whole blood? CBC ( complete blood count )
What are the most numerous cells in the blood, averaging 4.5 to 5 million per cubic millimeter of blood? Their main function is to carry oxygen from the lungs to the cells. Erythrocytes
tube for CBC Lavender
Tiger top BMP
DNA testing Yellow top
PT/PTT Light blue top
Lead Royal Blue top
Microbiology Department blood culture, wound swabs, throat culture, C&S
Chemistry Department tiger top, gold top, green top, grey top
Coagulation Department light blue top
Histology tissue sample
Immunohematology department (Blood Bank) red top, lavender Tan, Pink with EDTA
Cytology PAP smear
Reference Laboratory yellow top, royal blue top
Hematology Department lavender
A phlebotomist is obtaining a venipuncture specimen and has decided to use the vein which lies on the outer edge of the arm. Which of the following veins has the phlebotomist selected? Cephalic
The following test have all been ordered at the same time on different inpatients. There is only one phlebotomist on duty. Which one would the phlebotomist collect first? STAT electrolytes in ER
What is the purpose of an antiglycolytic agent? to preserve glucose
Before obtaining a blood specimen from a child, you must do all the following except Tell the child it won't hurt
The patient asks if the specimen you are about to draw is for a diabetes test. How do you answer? Tell the patient that its best to discuss the test with his or her physcian.
What would be the system of choice to identify laboratory specimens form an unconscious, unidentified woman in the emergency room? Use a three-part identification band and labels
Citrates prevent coagulation by binding or chelating calcium. What is the most common citrate additive? Sodium citrate
What should you do if the patient cannot be located or you are unable to obtain the specimen for any reason? Fill out a form stating that you were unable to obtain the specimen and reason why
Which one of the following is not an antiseptic? Sodium hypochlorite
The slanted tip of the needle that enters the vein is called the Bevel
A tube with a green stopper normally contains Heparin
Glass particles present in serum separator tubes Accelerate coagulation
You arrive to draw a "fasting specimen." The patient is just finishing a big breakfast. What do you do? Check with the patient's nurse first; if the specimen is collected, write "nonfasting" on the laboratory slip
The tests performed in the following department are collected in a tube with a light blue stopper: Coagulation
Product of the breakdown of RBCs by the body bilirubin
Resting state of the body in early morning after a 12-hour fast basal state
Decreased blood fluid and increase in nonfilterable components hemoconcentration
Condition characterized by increased bilirubin in the blood  jaundice
Small chamber placed under the skin usually in the upper chest implanted port
Substance undergoing analysis analyte
Surgical joining of an artery and vein av shunt/fistula/graft
Swelling caused by impaired lymph flow lymphedema
Swelling or mass of blood caused by blood leaking from a blood vessel hematoma
Term used to describe a specimen marked by jaundice icteric
Term used to describe an adverse condition due to treatment iatrogenic
Term used to describe serum or plasma that has a milky look lipemic
Backflow of blood into the vein during venipuncture reflux
.Catheter with a stopcock or cap for delivering medication saline lock
Clotted, or denoting a vessel containing a clot thrombosed
Hard, cordlike, and lacking resilience sclerosed
Fainting syncope
Includes results expected of healthy individuals reference range/ interval
.Low platelet count thrombocytopenia
Physiologic response to a change in position postural pseudoanemia
PICC Peripherally inserted central catheter
Relating to the action of a certain nerve on blood vessels vasovagal
Stoppage or obstruction of normal lymph flow lymphostasis
Stagnation or stoppage of the normal blood flow venous stasis
Tiny, non-raised red or purple spots on a patient’s skin petechiae
Term that means obstructed occluded
Term used to describe cloudy serum or plasma turbid
Surgical breast removal mastectomy
Short name for reference ranges/intervals normals
The agency that requires healthcare organizations to have a QA program in place to be accredited is joint commission ( JC )
Which manual contains procedures related to chemical, electrical, fire, and radiation safety; exposure control; and disaster plans as well as complete details on how to handle hazardous materials including MSDS sheets? the safety manual
What is a program that guarantees quality patient care by tracking outcomes through scheduled reviews in which areas of the healthcare organization look at the appropriateness, applicability, and timeliness of patient care? quality assurance ( QA )
The term "phlebotomy" is derived from Greek words that, literally mean to: Incise a vein
An example of a QA indicator is The contamination rate for blood cultures will not exceed the national contamination rate
The microbiology department in the laboratory performs culture and sensitivity testing
All are clinical analysis areas of the laboratory accept? Histology
With which other hospital department would the laboratory coordinate therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM)? Pharmacy
What form would be used if an RN calls to say she incorrectly labeled the tube sent to the lab for chemistry tests? This form is an audit trail and documentation for any errors made in the specimen collection and handling process. Near Miss/Occurrence Report form
Of the following laboratory personnel, which one is referred to as a clinical laboratory scientist? Medical Technologist
What is the use of checks and controls in the laboratory setting? Quality control ( QC )
Which of the following is not a phlebotomist duty? Starting intravenous (IV) lines
What percentage of language is considered unspoken? 80%
Proof of participation in workshops to upgrade skills required by some agencies to renew certification is called Continuing education units (CEU)
What is a process were current results of a lab test are compared with previous results for the same test on the same patient. Although some variation is to be expected, a major difference in results could indicate error and requires investigation. Delta checks
Another name for blood bank is Immunohematology
Which president is thought that excessive bloodletting might have contributed to his death? George Washington
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