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Phlebotomy Test

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Depth of a heel stick should not exceed   2.0mm  
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Additive of red/gray, red/black, SST is   Thixotropic Gel (For Serum Separation)  
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Incorrect statement about Lavender tube   Is used to collect specimen for Co-Ag studies  
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This can happen is tourniquet is left on too long   Hemoconcentration  
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Test where blood & urine are collected over specific intervals   GTT (Glucose Tolerance Testing)  
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You collect a STAT Electrolytes in a   Green Tube  
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A Hematoma can be prevented by   Applying pressure to the site  
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Most frequently occurring lab nosocomial infection   HBV  
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Selerotic Veins   Are Hard & Cord-like  
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A Fomite is   Inanimate things that cause disease  
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Tubes containing Anti-Coagulants are inverted   8 times  
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Function of Thrombocytes is   Clotting or repairing blood vessels  
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Warming the site prior to dermal puncture   Increases blood flow to the site  
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Most common cause of Blood Culture contamination is   Improper skin preparation  
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Blood in urine is called   Hematuria  
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"Butterfly" is also known as   WIS (Winged Infustion Set)  
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Additive for Green tube   Li / Na Heparin (Lithium Heparin / Sodium Heparin)  
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Edema is   Excessive water between tissue  
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Red Blood Cells are   Erythrocytes  
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If blood is drawn from wrong patient you should   Immediately redraw specimems  
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Antiglycolytic agent the preserves glucose stability for (3) days   Na Fl (Sodium Flouride)  
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Before blood donation the donor should have this checked   Hematocrit or Hemoglobin Values (Crit & Glob)  
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Hypoglycemia is   Low Blood Sugar  
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Your pt's blood has been collected 3 times and every time the specimen hemolyzed. Possible Cause?   A 25G needle has been being used  
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21G, 23G, 18G, 16G - which is the smallest needle   23G  
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If pt has IV in an arm; where should you draw from?   The opposite arm  
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Blood in a plain red tube collects in   30-60 mins  
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Adequate rest & no food for 12 hours; this is considered to be in a   Basal State  
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Proper way to dispose of a needle   Put in sharps container without recapping, immediately after withdrawal from pt  
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Correct ending for venipuncture   Remove tourniquet, remove tube, remove needle, apply pressure  
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Most commonly used vein for venipuncture   Medial Cubital  
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Most common complication from phlebotomy   Hematoma  
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ERS collection tube is   Lavender  
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Additive for Light Blue   Na Citrate (Sodium Citrate)  
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Destruction of Red Blood Cells   Hemolysis  
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OSHA require health care workers to be vaccinated against   Hepatitis B Virus  
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PT/PTT, CBC, Ammonia Level, Cardiac Enzymes. Put in proper Order of Draw   Light Blue + Red + Green + Lavender  
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Additive for Gray Tube   (K) Oxalate (Potassium Oxalate)  
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Blood Cultures are performed   To discover infectious microorganisms  
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Boundaries for Heel Stick   Medial line extending from great toe & lateral line extending from the fourth & fifth toe  
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Patient admitted to ER is unconscious & unidentifiable. What system is used to ensure pt identification?   3 part ID system that uses a temp armband & labels for specimens & blood transfusions  
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The purpose of a tourniquet   To enlarge vein so they are easier to locate  
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Female pt tells you that it is against her religion to be touched by a man. Appropriate response from a male tech / phlebo should be:   Get a female to perform procedure/draw/test  
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Drug abuse is suspected; a physcian might order a collection of   Urine  
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Collection device used for skin puncture   Capillary Tubes  
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This is NOT part of a CBC (Complete Blood Count)   APTT (Activated Partial Thromnboplastin Time)  
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If a tourniquet is tied too tight, the capillaries rupture causing   Petechiae  
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An obese pt needs a CBC drawn; which vein is most likely to be used?   Cephalic Vein  
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Means of IDing a pt in a clinical lab (out-patient)   Asking his/her name  
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You are drawing an in-patient for a CO-AG (coagulation) study. This is correct about the draw:   Light Blue - Filled completely  
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If a pt refuses a blood draw you should   Immediately report the refusal & actions taken to the nurse  
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Excessive squeezing of a finger in a capillary pucture can be   Contaiminated with tissue Fluid  
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Giving pt adequate info concerning the method, risk & consequences prior to a procedure is called:   Informed Consent  
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Your pt jerks during a draw and you get stuck with the needle. You should   Wash wound with soapy water as soon as possible and report incident to your supervisor  
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CDC is   Center for Disease Control and Prevention  
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Innermost layer of a blood vessel is   Endothelial  
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Tube used for Gluclose Testing   Gray  
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Microorganisms that cause disease are   Pathogenic  
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A pt is taking asprin for arthritis. You should be concerned with   Bleeding Time  
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Pt suffering from seasonal allergies. What would be the picture of her WBC differential count?   Increased Eosinphils  
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What barrier protection is required when performing a venipuncture   Gloves  
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The Patient Bill of Rights gives the patient the right to   Refuse Treatment  
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You are on night shift and receive orders for all of the following tests within minutes of one another. Which has the greatest collection priority?   STAT Electrolytes in the ER  
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You are asked to collect a pt in the Oncology Dept. The pt is most likely being treated for:   Cancer  
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A PKU is being drawn. This speciemen is   Blood collected from the newborn's heel  
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Called to ER to draw a CBC & Forensic Alcohol from a pt involved in an auto accident. Pt asks what blood tests the MD ordered. You should   You are not allowed to reveal that information  
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Nosocomial Infection   Infections contracted in a health care setting  
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Which tube will give you a serum specimen   Red/Gray Top (SST)  
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12-year-old female had a pregnancy test drawn. She returned to lab w/o her parents. You overheard the results were positive and she wants to know the results. You should   Tell her she needs to contact her physician to obtain results  
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Additive for Pink Tube   EDTA  
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What information IS NOT placed on a specimen   Diagnosis  
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Blood in an average adult body   5.0 L  
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How far above the collection site is the tourniquet placed   3-4"  
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Best sample for determinations of blood pH and blood gases?   Aterial Blood  
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Appropriate tube to draw blood for a Lead Level   EDTA or Heparin  
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Failure to give pt appropriate care is called   Negligence  
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Clean Catch midstream unrine sample is used for   Microbiological urine testing  
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An intentinal attempt to touch a pt with their consent is   Battery  
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C & S (Culture & Sensitivity) is analyzed by the   Microbiology Dept  
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A capillary is defined as   Microscopic vessel  
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The purpose or the accession number   Provides unique tracking number for the specimen with its test order  
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The BBP OSHA regulations require this to prevent needle stick injuries   Use of approved needle safety devices manufactured to cover the exposed needle immediately after procedure  
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A pt you were going to draw in the trauma room dies. A family member asks how their loved one is doing. You should   Tell them the physician will be with them momentarily  
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Function of Neutroophils   Phagocytes (engulf bacteria)  
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Group of tests requested as one unit is called   Profile  
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Usually performed by RN or Respiratory Therapist   ABG (Aterial Blood Draw)  
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Excessively milking finger during skin puncture can result in   Hemolysis & contamination with tissue fluids  
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When inserting a needle the bevel should be facing   Upwards  
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If a pt has a syncopal episode during a blood draw, you should   Remove needle then remove tourniquet  
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Every time you come on shift the sharps container in the caddy is overflowing. You should   Carefully remove the sharps and report this safety hazard to the supervisor  
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This governs the size / guage needle you use   Size & Condition of the vein  
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Phlebo drew a CBC and immeidately returned to lab. The Phlebo was asked to redraw the the CBC on the pt. The reason for this could be   Amount collected was not sufficient  
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Plasma is   The fluid portion of unclotted blood  
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Tube for PT & PTT   Light Blue  
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Vascular phase of hemostasis is characterized by   Blood vessels constrict in response to injury  
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Quality Assurance is   A set of procedures & policies set in a lab  
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Lipemic blood is described as   Serum with milky appearance  
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Complication results from repeated draws from the same vein   Phlebitis  
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This is NOT part of a CBC (Complete Blood Count)   APTT (Activiated Partial Thromboplastin Time)  
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Quality Assurance is   A set of procedures & policies set in a lab  
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Complication results from repeated draws from the same vein   Phlebitis  
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This is NOT part of a CBC (Complete Blood Count)   APTT (Activiated Partial Thromboplastin Time)  
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Referred as a Serum Separator (SST)   Red/Gray Tube  
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All employees at risk of BBP exposure are required by OSHA to   Vaccinate against HBV or sign waiver  
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Vacuum of tube decreases with   Age  
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Post-prandal means   After a meal  
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Proper technique in obtaining capillary blood   Wipe off the first drop of blood  
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A tourniquet can stay in place   No longer than one minute  
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Most critical mistake a Phleotomist can make   Failing to properly identify patient  
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These have valves   Veins  
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A multi-sample needle is used   When more than one tubeis being collected  
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Cyanotic is   Bluish color due to the lack of O2 in blood  
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Life span of an Erythrocyte   120 days  
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Point of care testing   Typically performed at patient's bedside  
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Dept in lab that would analyze CBC & ESR   Hematology  
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Latex sensitivity is an   Allergic reaction  
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Department of Lab that wouod analyze a blood pregnancy test   Chemistry  
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Formed cellular Elements of blood consititute   45% of blood  
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Patient Confidentiality is   The pt's right to authorize use of his/her information  
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The most important means of stopping the spread of infection is   Washing your hands  
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