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Phelbotomy Miscellan
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Containers used for disposing of needles and other sharp objects must be all of the following except which one? | Recyclable |
| For which of the following tubes is the blood to additive ratio most critical? | Lt Blue Stopper |
| Which type of patient is most likely to have an AV fistula or graft? | Dialysis |
| After numerous punctures, veins can feel hard and cord-like when palpated. This "hardening" medical condition is called what? (place mouse pointer over ? icon to view hints or answer requirements) | Sclorosis |
| Which of the following is NOT needed for skin puncture? | Povidone iodine pad |
| When performing a routine blood draw, the basilic vein is the best choice. | False |
| The Antecubital Fossa is the major vein in the arm for intended vein puncture. | False |
| In what type of tube is blood drawn for a substance abuse test? | Red |
| What vein is usually the first choice when selecting a site for venipuncture? | Median Cubital |
| Which part of a cell contains the chromosomes or genetic material? | Nucleus |
| 1.The tourniquet cannot be left on for more than __ minute(s) | one |
| 2.Failure to remove the needle when blood starts entering the tissues may result in a(n) | compression nerve injury |
| 3.Hemolysis of a blood sample during blood collection may be due to: | using a 25 gauge needle. |
| 4.Hemoconcentration is/may be due to: | having patient pump fist repeatedly. |
| 5.Which of the following will be used when a serum sample is required: | Clot Activator |
| 6.Which of the following identifiers would be appropriate to accurately identify the patient: | patient name and identification number |
| 7.Which of the following samples will be utilized for plasma electrolytes? | Heparin |
| 8.All of the following tests can be performed on an EDTA sample EXCEPT | glucose |
| 9.According to the patient bill of rights patient's have the right to get which of the following items of information from the phlebotomist: | your name and role in their care. |
| 10.Blood culture contamination rates should not exceed | 3% |
| 11.Blood alcohol levels must be collected in which of the following tubes: | Gray |
| 12.A three hour glucose tolerance test has been ordered. In order for all samples to be collected and tested at a later time which of the following additves must be used? | Sodium Fluoride and Potassium Oxalate |
| 13.Which of the following collection methods will result in the BEST sample for analysis by the laboratory? | Vacuum collection system |
| 14.Leakage of blood into the tissues due to the needle partially being inserted into a vein will result in a/an: | hematoma |
| 15.You have left the tourniquet on for more than the recommended time period. Which of the following analytes will be falsely increased in the blood? | potassium |
| 16.Which of the following additives is used for a prothrombin time? | Sodium Citrate |
| 17.Which of the following stopper colors is used exclusively for the erythrocyte sedimentation rate? | Black |
| 18.You have collected the EDTA tube before the heparin tube. Which of the following will be excessively decreased? | Calcium |
| 19.Failure to completely fill the sodium citrate tube will result in a | prolonged PTT |
| 20.Which of the following is the correct way to finish up a venipuncture procedure? | Remove tourniquet, release tube from holder, remove needle, apply pressure. |