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Phlebotomy

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Phlebotomy skills would not include   handling patient correspondence  
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The monitoring system for institutions that train phlebotomists is known as   accreditation  
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Once phlebotomists are certified contining education program allow them to earn   CEU's  
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Informed consent means   Patients must be informed of intended treatments and their risks before the are performed.  
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Which is not a required peronal characteristic of a professional phlebotomist   sense of humor  
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When a patient refuses to have blood drawn, the phlebotomist should   ensure that the patient's doctor is notified promptly  
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The laboratory is under the direction of a   pathologist  
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The coaagulation department test samples for   prothrombin time  
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A CBC is performed in the   hematology department  
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APTT testing monitors   Heparin therapy  
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The chemistry department section associated with drug analysis is known as   toxicology  
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The _______ department identifies pathogentic mircoorganisms in patient samples   mircobiology  
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Occult blood testing is performed on   feces  
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When patients donate their blood for use during their own surgery, this is known as   autogous donation  
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Independent labs that analyze samples from other health care facilities are known as   reference labs  
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OSHA stands for   occupational safety and health administration  
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The first action to take in the event of fire is   Remove patients from danger  
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In the event of electrical shock, the first thing one should do is   break contact between the source and the equipment  
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Class C fires invovle   electrical equipment  
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The first thing to do when giving breathing aid to a victim is   determine whether the victim is conscious  
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Safety equipment in the lab may include   ppe, emergency shower, eyewash station  
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An MSDS provides information on   Chemicals  
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Reaction to latex products may include   irritant contact dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, anaphylaxis  
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Which of the following would not be considered a pathogen?   Vector  
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Varcella-zoster is the cause of   chickenpox  
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HIV is the causative agent of   AIDS  
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Vectors include   insects  
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The single most important way to stop the spread of infection is   hand hygiene  
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In putting on and remove PPE, the first article that is put on and the last article that is taken off is   mask and gown  
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Which of the following is not an OSHA standard?   Employers must have written airborne pathogen exposure control plans in the workplace  
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The purpose of a protective enviroment for highly immunosuppressed patient is to   prevent tranmission of infection to the patient  
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Hepato-   liver  
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hemi-   half  
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-tomy   to cut  
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Anti-   against  
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-emia   blood condition  
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Pulmon-   lung  
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Thromb-   clotting  
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Derm-   skin  
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Blood is consider to be which type of tissue?   connective  
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Hepatitis involves the   liver  
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Pancretitis can be screened for by performing   amylase  
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Hormones are produced be what body system   endocrine  
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Plasma constitues_____% of total blood volume.   55  
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Platelets remian in the circulation for:   9-12 days  
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Which cellular component is responsible for the transport of hemoglobin?   RBCs  
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A group of inherited disorders marked by increased bleeding times is known as   hemophilias  
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The most common antiseptic used in routine venipunture is   isopropyl alcohol  
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How many times may a needle be used before discarding it   1  
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which of the following is the largest gaunge   16 gauge  
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Complete blood clotting takes ____ minutes   30 to 60  
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Tubes with green stoppers may contain   sodium heparin  
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The smaller the gauge number, the   larger the lumen diameter  
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Blood collection tubes containing an anticoagulant should be   inverted gently and repeatedly after blood collection  
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Blood collected in lavender stoppered tubes is used for which test?   CBC  
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Blood collected in light blue stoppered tubes is used for which test?   coagulation  
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Which vein is often the only one that can be palpated in an obese patient   cephalic  
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upon entering a patient's room, you should first   introduce yourself  
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which vein lies close to the brachial artery?   basilic  
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At which angle should a venipucture needle penetrate the skin?   15 to 30 degree  
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Which information must match on the patient's id band and requistion?   DOB, ID number, Patient name  
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when should the tourniquet be removed from the arm in a venipuncture procedure?   Before the needle is withdrawn  
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Tourniquets should be placed _____ inches above the venipuncture site.   3 to 4  
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The following can occur if the tourniquet is left on the patient too long?   Peteche  
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Hematomas can be caused by:   Removing the tourniquet after removing the needle.  
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Which vein is the first choice for venipuncture?   Median  
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During the venipuncture procedure, the tourniquet should stay on no longer than:   1 minute  
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Dermal punctures are performed on   capillaries  
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An infant hell-warming device should be applied for approximately   3 to 5 minutes  
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The depth of a heel puncture should not be more than   2.0 mm  
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Which finger is most widely used for caillary collection?   ring  
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In performing a dermal puncture, the puncture should be:   perpendicular to the whorls of the fingerprint  
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The location for heel sticks is the   medial or lateral borders of the plantar surface  
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Which test cannot be collected by dermal puncture?   Blood cultures  
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The primary duty of a phlebotomist is to:   Collect blood  
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Promoting good public relations is part of the phlebotomist role becacause   Rep the lab, promotes harmony, help overall experience.  
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Which is not reason for the phlebotomist to participate in CEUs or program?   Follow centers for disease controls(CDC mandiates)  
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The term phlebotomist is dervied from greek words tranlated to   draw blood  
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Which of the following is not a phlebotomist duty   Start IV  
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Proof of participation in workshops to upgrade skills requires by some agency in order to renew certification is called   CEUs  
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Which of the following is done first when ending a phlebotomy procedure?   remove the tourniquet  
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A Phlebotomist must inspect the needle for   burrs, expiration date, bevel facing up  
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Which of the following is true when using a tourniquet during a phlebotomy procedure?   never tie a tourniquet on open sores, tying a tourniquet too tightly can cause petechiae, leaving a tourniquet on too long can cause hemonoconcentration.  
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the proper way to dipose of a needle is to   put it into a sharps container, without recapping, immediately after withdrawing it from a patient.  
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What type of barrier protection must a phlebotomists always use when performing a venipuncture   gloves  
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the most important step when performing a phlebotomy procedure is to   properly id the patient  
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A collapsed vein can be caused by   too much vacuum on a vein  
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Which of the following causes hemolysis?   using a small needle with a large vacuum tube  
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which of the following complications can develop with long-term phlebotomy?   anemia  
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In what order are blood tubes drawn   blood cultures, blue, red, green, lavender  
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what are the features of needles   point,bevel,shaft,hub  
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Give three types of blood specimens   Whole blood, serum, plasma  
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CBC   Complete blood count  
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FBS   fasting blood sugar  
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SST   Serum seperator tube  
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OSHA   Occupational safety and health administration  
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What are the four valves of the heart   Pulmonic valve, tricuspid valve, aortic valve, mitral valve  
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on what order should you remove the PPE equipmen?   Glove, Face shield, gown  
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What are the three primary elements of the chain of infection?   source, means of tranmission, susceptible host  
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what is the principal purpose of a phlebotomist>   draw blood  
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List the major departments of the clinical labortory   Chemistry, urinalysis, mircobiology/serology, pathology, coagulation, hematology, blood bank.  
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What are the six steps in handwashing technique?   wet hands, apply soap, scrub vigorously, rinse hands, dry hands, turn off faucet with a paper towel.  
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In one word what is is that we need the most to work in the medical field?   Compassion  
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