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blood collection

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Before a routine venipuncture or capillary puncture, the site typically is cleaned with: isopropyl alcohol. ethyl alcohol. povidone-iodine solution. soap and water.   show
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show the patient’s veins are fragile.  
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Which type of tube should be used to collect blood specimens during a glucose tolerance test? Lavender topped Red topped Gray topped Yellow topped   show
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What is the first step OSHA recommends for the effective management of an accidental sharps exposure?   show
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A tourniquet should never be used when a venous blood sample is to be drawn from the hand. t/f   show
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show Making a fist is not necessary for a good venipuncture.  
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Under OSHA guidelines, needle holders for Vacutainers can be reused for multiple patients, because they are not contaminated during the blood draw. t/f   show
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According to the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, nearly 80% of physicians’ decisions are based on laboratory test results. t/f   show
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show prevent venous flow out of the site and make the veins in the area more prominent.  
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Which is the proper technique for performing a venipuncture? The needle bevel is face up, and the needle is inserted at a 15-degree angle. The needle bevel is face up, and the needle is inserted at a 20- to 30-degree angle.   show
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Which of the following collection tubes contains thixotropic gel? Lavender Red Green Light green   show
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All Vacutainer tubes should be inverted three to five times to mix the blood sample with the tube additive. t/f   show
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The needle size most commonly used for adult venipuncture is: 16 gauge. 18 gauge. 23 gauge. 20 gauge.   show
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A tourniquet should remain tied on a patient’s arm no longer than: 1 minute. 2 minutes. 3 minutes. 5 minutes.   show
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A needlestick is more likely to occur if a phlebotomist does which of the following? Attempts to recap a needle. Uses a needle of inappropriate gauge. Uses standard Vacutainer equipment to obtain a specimen. All are correct   show
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Leaving a tourniquet tied on a patient’s arm for longer than the recommended time results in: syncope. hemoconcentration. hematoma formation. bifurcation.   show
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The laboratory requisition indicates that you are to collect a venous blood specimen for hematology testing, serum chemistry testing, and coagulation studies. What is the proper order of collection for these tubes?   show
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A patient must give verbal consent before venipuncture can be performed. t/f   show
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Plasma is present in which of the following venipuncture tubes? SST red-gray tube SST gold tube PST green-gray tube SST gold tube and PST green-gray tube   show
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The color of the tube top for collection of a coagulation test is: green. light blue. gray. lavender.   show
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If the patient complains of tingling or numbness during a phlebotomy procedure, the medical assistant should continue the procedure to get it completed as soon as possible. t/f   show
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Capillary blood is a mixture of arterial blood and venous blood. t/f   show
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If a patient has had a mastectomy on the left side, you should never draw blood on that side. t/f   show
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Which type of tube should be used to collect blood specimens during a glucose tolerance test? Lavender topped Red topped Gray topped Yellow topped   show
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Which of the following antiseptics may be used for a blood culture collection site to eliminate contaminating bacteria? Sterile soap pads Benzalkonium chloride Povidone-iodine 70% isopropyl alcohol All are correct   show
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show Making a fist is not necessary for a good venipuncture.  
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When a medical assistant obtains a capillary blood sample, it is important that he or she squeeze and “milk” the finger to obtain an adequate amount of blood. t/f   show
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If samples for more than one tube must be drawn during a venipuncture, which order listed below follows the CLSI standards? Red, lavender, then light blue Yellow, red, then green Gray, red, then lavender Light blue, green, then red   show
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Phlebotomy certifying agencies include which of the following? ASCP IAPS NCA and NPA All are correct   show
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