Basic Phlebotomy with Questions and Verified Answers

What does the term phlebotomy actually mean? - Incision of a vein What is the first step in routine blood collection? - Correctly and positively identify the patient A phlebotomist must ensure that the patient understands and agrees that his or her blood is going to be drawn. What is the name of this process? - Informed consent The health insurance portability and accountability act or HIPPA regulates which of the following areas? - Privacy of health information What should you do when a patient refuses to draw blood? - Notify the patient's physician according to the institutions written policies What does informed consent mean? - The patient must be informed of all intended treatments and risks before the treatment is performed Hypo- - Decreased Phlebo- - Vein Post- - After -ectomy - Surgical removal -itis - Inflammation -emia - Blood condition Leukocyte - White blood cell (WBC) What is the protein within red blood cells that binds oxygen? - Hemoglobin Which muscle contracts to push blood through the circulatory system? - Heart Pulmonary circulation carries blood between which two organs? - Heart and lungs Which structure carries blood away from the heart? - Arteries Which structures return blood to the heart? - Veins What is the term for the thin membranous sac that surrounds the heart? - Pericardium What major artery leaving the heart takes oxygenated blood to body tissues? - Aorta Which blood vessels are the smallest, consisting of only a single layer of epithelial cells? - Capillaries Location of all three veins in the AC space of the arm? - Median cubital first choice in the center of the AC space. Cephalic Second choice on the thumb side of the AC space. Basilic third choice all me pinky side of the AC space What percentage of whole blood does plasma make up? - 55% How much water is found in plasma? - 90% What substance is produced when blood is collected in a tube, allowed to clot, and then centrifuged? - Serum Formed elements constitute what portion of the blood volume? - 45% What inherited disease causes decreased blood clotting? - Hemophilia What is the term for an increase in the total number of RBCs? - Polycythemia what cells are infected and destroyed in HIV infection - Helper T-cells Which government agency is responsible for laboratory workplace safety? - OSHA Infectious agents such as bacteria and viruses represent which type of safety hazard? - Biological Needles and lancets are which type of safety hazard? - Sharps What is the first action you should take if you have been stuck with the used needle that has been in contact with blood? - Flood the exposed area with water and clean the wound with soap and water or disinfectant