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WK10 phleb multi
Week ten phlebotomy multi choice
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The proper technique to ensure hemostasis after phlebotomy on a neonate is to? | Apply pressure with a sterile gauze pad until all bleeding stops |
| Which of the following rules should be followed when a phlebotomist collects blood from a child? | Consult the laboratory for the maximum amount of blood that can be drawn on the basis of the child's weight |
| The optimal depth of a finger stick on a child is? | Less than 2.0 mm |
| What are the disadvantages of using EMLA? | 1)The cost 2)The anesthesia can take 60 minutes to take affect |
| What angle should the needle be for a scalp vein venipuncture on an infant be? | 15 degrees |
| The best location for performing venipuncture on a child the is hospitalized is? | In a treatment room |
| When blood must be drawn from the central venous line, the following is true | 1) Blood can be drawn directly from the central line or catheter 2)When completing the procedure, aspirate with a syringe to clear the stopcock of any air bubbles |
| The dorsal hand vein technique for infants includes which steps? | Blood is collected directly from the hub of the needle |
| EMLA is sometimes used for pediatric venipuncture procedures. EMLA is? | A topical anesthetic applied to the child's arm before venipuncture |
| This is NOT a complication of squeezing or milking the heel of an infant | Increased blood flow |
| When the dorsal hand technique is used, the appropriate method to distend the vein is use of what? | The phlebotomist forefinger and middle finger to encircle the infants wrist |
| Complications resulting from multiple deep skin punctures on an infant's heel include? | Osteomyelitis |
| Which is needed for blood collection by skin puncture on an infant | Puncture resistant sharps container |
| Which factors influence selection of the venipuncture site on a child? | 1)If an IV is infusing, used the veins distal to the IV 2)Veins used for IV therapy should not be used for venipuncture 3)Avoid a limb if there is obvious swelling or infection |
| A commonly inherited disease that is detected through a blood screening precess in neonates is? | Phenylketonuria (PKU) |
| What gauge needle is required for scalp vein venipuncture on an infant? | 23 gauge |
| After a dorsal hand vein blood collection, pressure should be applied over the site with dry gauze for how long? | 2-3 minutes |
| When the phlebotomist must obtain blood for neonatal screening, the proper technique involves which of the following? | 1)The blood drop on the heel is applied directly on the circle on the card 2)Screening should be done when the child is 72 hours old |
| A 10ml blood sample taken form a premature or newborn infant is equivalent of what percent of the child's total blood volume? | 5-10% |
| When a skin puncture is performed on on an infant or child, which specimens are collected first? | Hematology |
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