NHA Phlebotomy Exam.docx

What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? - correct answer Median Cubital Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should select the - correct answer Lancet size When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is recommended to collect - correct answer 8-10 mL per bottle Feather edge reflects the correct results for a - correct answer Peripheral Blood Smear What tests require fasting - correct answer Glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, vitamin & mineral problems and pregnancy When entering a patients room you should - correct answer introduce yourself and explain procedure What two factors that determine weather a child should have capillary collection by heel or stick? - correct answer Age & developmental factors What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood specimen? - correct answer Lumbar tap What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin puncture? - correct answer 70% isopropyl alcohol When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood specimen? - correct answer Going Distal If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle comes out PT should - correct answer Release tourniquet If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you should - correct answer Position in supine OSHA guidelines are standards for - correct answer Reduction of risks and injuries to employee The lavender evacuated tube contains - correct answer EDTA Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when conducting what test - correct answer Ova and parasite test If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with difficult veins - correct answer A light blue tube is best According to CISI order of draw guidelines, the following samples should be collected first - correct answer Cultures What is the most important info included on MSDS (material safety data sheet) - correct answer The composition of compounds In order for blood alcohol level to be admitted by evidence in court of law what must be done - correct answer PT must document the process of cleansing the site with chlohexadine prep What is needed for proper out patient ID - correct answer Name and DOB If a patient is a contact isolation - correct answer Precaution gown and gloves must be worn If a female refuses to get blood drawn from a male for religious purposes - correct answer A female PT should collect the specimen A PT should explain the procedure prior to the venipuncture in order to - correct answer Obtain patient consent According to CISI the standard depth of dermal puncture for infants is - correct answer 2mm What are one of the complications associated with dermal puncture? - correct answer Osteomyelitis What is the most common reason for glucose monitoring through point of care testing - correct answer To monitor glucose levels If a patient had a mastectomy when preforming a venipuncture you should - correct answer Draw from opposite arm When is it appropriate to place specimen in ice when transporting - correct answer For ABG analysis The timing for a GTT begins when - correct answer Patient finishes drinking glucose solution The proper order of draw of capillary specimen is - correct answer Lavender, green, gray, SST An alcohol level test is ordered - correct answer The sodium fluoride tube should be used After collecting a billirubin test the specimen should - correct answer Be kept away from direct light to ensure accurate results Using antimicrobial sanitizers is a way of preventing - correct answer Nosocomial infections The proper way a Pt should instruct their patient to collect a C&S stool specimen is to tell them to - correct answer Chill stool specimen in a container Which veins should be avoided by PT unless otherwise instructed by Physician - correct answer Dorsalis Pedis When receiving a specimen collected by a patient PT shoudl - correct answer Compare the lab requisition form to patient photo ID After cleansing a site PT should - correct answer Always let the spot dry What is the most important to verify prior to obtaining specimen - correct answer Patient identity When performing a capillary collection serum tubes sample should be drawn when? - correct answer Last What is a complication that could happen is the needle is too small? - correct answer Hemolysis Which veins should be used by a PT at first choice by a venipuncture on a 3 yr old? - correct answer Dorsal veins of the hand What does warming the site do? - correct answer Increases blood flow When collecting a bilirubin specimen from a newborn it must? - correct answer Be protected from the light If PT is inserting needle and patient complains of sharp radiating pain down his arm you should? - correct answer Release tourniquet, remove needle and apply pressure and cover