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NCCT Official Review for National Certified Phlebotomy Technician

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show median cubital  
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show venules  
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The aorta branches into smaller divisions called arteries, which in turn branch into even smaller divisions called -   show
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show having thin walls, forming microscopic pathways, and connecting arterioles with venules  
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show releasing oxygen, binding carbon dioxide, and eliminating waste  
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The heart, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are in the - - system.   show
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show Urine  
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The study of blood is known as -   show
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The liver, stomach, mouth, and pancreas are in the - - system.   show
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The most important step to insure accuracy in sample collection is -   show
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The bladder, urethra, kidneys, and ureters are in the - - system.   show
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The trachea, nose, lungs, and pharynx are in the - - system.   show
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show integumentary  
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show endocrine  
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Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes, and monocytes are types of -   show
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show platelet.  
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show plasma.  
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show sphygmomanometer.  
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An artery can be distinguished from a vein because an artery will be -   show
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show capillary or skin puncture.  
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show venous access devices.  
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To determine the size of a needle, remember that the higher the gauge, the -   show
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Adult capillary punctures most often involve the use of the - - finger(s).   show
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A centrifuge is used in a clinical laboratory setting to -   show
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The oral glucose tolerance test is used for the detection of -   show
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Use a - -topped evacuated tube for collection of blood for a CBC test.   show
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Use a - -topped evacuated tube for collection of blood for electrolyte testing.   show
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Use a - -topped evacuated tube for collection of blood for cholesterol testing.   show
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show clotting factors.  
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When preparing a blood smear directly from a skin puncture, it is best to -   show
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show septicemia.  
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Anticoagulants are used to -   show
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show defending against foreign invaders.  
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show participating in hemostasis.  
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When blood seeps into the surrounding tissue during venipuncture, a - - may form.   show
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In a patient with a clotting disorder, pressure should be applied to the puncture site for at least - - minutes after venipuncture to insure blood stoppage.   show
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show 1)the patient is an infant, toddler, or preschooler, 2) only a small amount of blood is needed, or 3) patient veins need to be preserved for IV therapy.  
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show 1) Patient's name, D.O.B., and numeric ID) 2) Date and time collected 3) Collector's initials  
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One test often used to assess hemostasis before surgery is -   show
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One possible cause of unexpected clotting in an anticoagulated blood tube might be -   show
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show facing up (you should be able to see the opening).  
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If blood does not appear in an evacuated tube upon venipuncture, the phlebotomist's first course of action should be to -   show
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Redirecting a needle during venipuncture is sometimes necessary when -   show
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A vein might be prone to collapse if the -   show
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Hemolysis would cause rejection of a sample collected for - - testing.   show
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show watch in case of fainting.  
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A tube of blood that arrives in the laboratory without a label must be -   show
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If a blood sample must be collected 2 hours post-prandial, the phlebotomist should collect the sample -   show
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Knowing when to collect peak and trough levels is important when drawing -   show
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show increase a patient's tendency to bleed.  
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show Fibrin.  
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show binding calcium.  
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If the tourniquet is not released before the needle is withdrawn from the arm during venipuncture, this will most likely result in -   show
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show light  
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show Chain of Custody  
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The anticoagulant SPS (sodium polyanetholesulfonate) is recommended for use in blood cultures because it -   show
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Before entering an inpatient room if the door is closed, phlebotomists should always -   show
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Before entering designated isolation rooms, phlebotomists should always -   show
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show hand washing.  
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The most prevalent type of nosocomial infections are -   show
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Phlebotomists have a statistically greater chance of contracting - - in a work-related accident than they do of contracting AIDS.   show
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show the HIV virus.  
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When performing heelsticks on infants in a hospital nursery, it is important to never -   show
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When delivering blood samples to a laboratory, they should always be transported inside -   show
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If a biohazard spills in the laboratory, a phlebotomist should first try to -   show
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show sharps container.  
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show 1) Patient is not in reverse isolation 2) The phlebotomist does not have a fever 3) The phlebotomist wears a mask  
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When drawing blood from pediatric inpatients, a phlebotomist can increase the safety for the patients by -   show
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show iodine  
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The term that refers to right and wrong conduct is -   show
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An unlawful threat or attempt to do bodily injury is -   show
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Law protects the health worker if it can be determined that he or she acted reasonably as compared with fellow workers; this is called -   show
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Negligence by a professional person is called -   show
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Information given by a patient to medical personnel that can not be disclosed without consent constitutes -   show
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Permission granted by a person voluntarily (and in his right mind) is -   show
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A phlebotomist who attempts to draw blood without sufficient training could be accused of - - if the procedure is performed incorrectly, causing harm to the patient.   show
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show battery.  
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show bioethics.  
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show medical etiquette.  
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show respect and complete care  
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Some suggested methods of controlling on the job stress during phlebotomy might include -   show
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Appropriate means of communicating with a patient that is profoundly hearing impaired might include -   show
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show 1) talk softly and gently 2) enlist the help of parents 3) tell the truth if asked  
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show uncooperative  
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A 24-hour urine specimen must be kept -   show
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A chronic disease in which the pancreas fails to secrete enough insulin is called -   show
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show platelet plug formation in the capillaries.  
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Diurnal rhythms refer to variations in the body's functions or fluids that occur during -   show
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show topically anesthetize a draw site.  
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show erythrocytes.  
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show femoral.  
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The federal law that was expanded in 2000 to protect the confidentiality of electronically stored health information is abbreviated as -   show
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The study of all aspects of disease in the body is known as -   show
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The phase of laboratory testing that refers to test orders, test collection, and test sample preparation are all part of the - - phase.   show
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A patient in reverse isolation has been so placed because he or she -   show
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Contaminated objects that can penetrate skin, such as needles, scalpels, broken class, and broken capillary tubes are called -   show
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To use a physical-chemical procedure to destroy all microbial life including highly resistant bacterial endospores is to -   show
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The single most important source of HIV and HBV in the workplace is -   show
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show puncture resistant  
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show bagged or containerized at the location  
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show -emia  
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show blood breaking down.  
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show Prothrombin time  
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show edema.  
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show in the healthcare facility.  
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Choose the item that is NOT a single use only item: needles, tourniquets, tube holders, winged infusion sets.   show
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show centrifuge.  
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show together, as a unit  
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show gauge.  
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According the the CLSI, the maximum recommended depth for heel punctures is -   show
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show green  
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When a lipid panel is ordered, the patient should be fasting for -   show
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show the blood and body fluids of all individuals are considered potentially infectious.  
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show drinking water.  
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In the healthcare setting, HBV, HCV, and HIV can be transmitted by -   show
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Needlestick injuries can be prevented by -   show
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show 3\4ths full.  
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If you should recieve a needlestick injury, you should report it -   show
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Antisepsis is a technique used on -   show
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show tuberculosis.  
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The bloodborne disease most likely to be transmitted by a needlestick in the US is -   show
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show punctured or nicked the basilic nerve.  
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show the blood and the anticoagulant in the tube were not mixed sufficiently.  
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A patient had a mastectomy on the right side five years ago. The side you will draw from is -   show
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You are drawing blood from an outpatient when they begin to feel faint. The recommended course of action is to -   show
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show prolonged application of the tourniquet.  
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show blood is withdrawn too quickly or forcefully.  
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Mixing the blood with the anticoagulant or additive by shaking may result in -   show
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show wipe the outside of the tube with a disinfectant.  
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Name three things that could result in a lawsuit being filed against a phlebotomist.   show
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Considering patient safety, the most dangerous phlebotomy practice is -   show
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show no more than two.  
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According to standards of good practice, specimen collection tube labeling should always occur -   show
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show wiped away.  
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show their name and date of birth.  
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The - - vein is recommended for use when drawing 5 mL of blood on an 18 month old.   show
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Cleansing the skin with Betadine for a skin puncture may interfere with the analysis of -   show
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When performing a microcollection procedure, the best way to increase blood flow is to -   show
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show all identification discrepancies must be resolved FIRST!  
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show antibiotics.  
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show cerebrospinal fluid.  
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Red and white blood cell counts are examples of - - tests.   show
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show red blood cells.  
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show syncope.  
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Serum or plasma that has a milky white appearance is called -   show
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The lab test "T & C" is the abbreviation for -   show
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The rubber sleeve (at the end opposite of the beveled needle tip) on an evacuated tube needle makes it possible for use with -   show
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show very little blood.  
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A tube adapter visibly contaminated with blood should be -   show
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show blue or light blue  
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A fasting test is ordered to -   show
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A - - topped tube should be used for a lab test requiring serum.   show
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show A  
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The LAST choice for blood collection in the antecubital area is the -   show
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show periphery.  
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A patient on which you have been ordered a draw has no armband. You should -   show
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Therapeutic phlebotomy is performed as a treatment for patients with -   show
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The formed elements make up about - - percent of the whole blood volume.   show
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show leukocytes and thrombocytes.  
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The two components of blood found in a tube without anticoagulant are -   show
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The fluid portion of the whole blood that contains fibrinogen is called -   show
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show serum.  
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show plasma contains fibrinogen; serum does not.  
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show left atrium.  
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show artery  
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A blood collection on dialysis patient with a fistula or graft should be drawn from -   show
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The order of which veins should be used for draw in the antecubital area is -   show
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show hematoma formation.  
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show Arterial Blood Gases.  
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The Allen test checks the patient for -   show
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The two arteries are occluded during the Allen Test are -   show
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show radial.  
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show the most lateral portion of the plantar surface (the side of the pinkie toe).  
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Skin puncture blood is more likely to be contaminated by -   show
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show 2-4 hours for ASAP orders, and 1 hour for a STAT order.  
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The amount of blood needed for blood culture draws for adults and for children are -   show
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When using a butterfly needle for a blood culture test with two bottles, the - - bottle goes first.   show
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show Ammonia, Catecholamines, Lactic acid, and PH\blood gasses.  
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show Cold agglutinins, Cryoglobulin.  
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Examples of tests that must be kept from the light are -   show
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show Aerobic and Anaerobic.  
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show 10  
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show Certification Maintenance Program (CMP)  
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show 'Non per os' or 'nothing by mouth'.  
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show 100 - 120 days.  
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