Phlebotomy Final Exam with Accurate
Solutions
What's the most important way to stop the spread of infection? - ANSWER-HAND
HYGIENE
What vaccination is provided by your employer? - ANSWER-Hepatitis B
What is the causative agent of AIDS? - ANSWER-HIV
Why do we wear PPE for an immunosuppressed patients? (personal protective
equipment) - ANSWER-To protect the patient from infection
What safety equipment is included in the lab? - ANSWER-Gloves, Gowns, face
protection, mask/goggles, sharps disposal
Name the types of reactions to latex - ANSWER-1) Irritant contact dermatitis-direct skin
contact with materials in the area. redness, swelling, and itching may occur in first few
mins/hour
2)Allergic contact dermatitis- true allergic response, where the body reacts to it.
symptoms may NOT be localized to exposed area
3)Anaphylaxis- rapid, sever immune reaction that can be life threatening if not treated.
What additive is in the Green Top Tubes and lab test is it used for the most? -
ANSWER-Additive- Lithium heparin
Mostly used for Plasma Chemistry tests
Why do we separate cells from plasma or serum quickly? - ANSWER-To avoid
hemolysis
What must infant bilirubin tests be collected in? - ANSWER-Amber colored-micro
tubes / Or wrapped aluminum
Which category of administrative services does the lab fall under? - ANSWER-
Professional
What does your Hemoglobin do? - ANSWER-Measures the blood capacity to carry
oxygen
What are Tiger-Topped used for? - ANSWER-To obtain serum
, Define Hemolysis - ANSWER-Destruction of red blood cells
What is a reference lab? - ANSWER-Independent lab that analyzes samples from other
health care facilities
What's another name for infection? - ANSWER-Sepsis
What is the primary occupation risk for a phlebotomist? And what do you do if it
happens to you? - ANSWER-Infection from an accidental needle stick is the primary
risk. In case of it happening, the first step is to immediately flood the exposed area with
water and then clean the wound with soap and water.
Using the acronym RACE, what is the first thing you do in case of a fire? - ANSWER-
(Rescue)Remove any patients from the immediate are where the fire risk is present
(Alarm, Confine, Extinguish)
What do you do in case of a chemical/blood splash to the eye? - ANSWER-Immediately
flush the eyes for 15 minutes at an eye wash station
What do you do in the case of a blood spill? - ANSWER-Put gloves on and then use the
10% bleach solution, clean up the visible blood first and then disinfect the area of
contamination
How long can Hepatitis B survive? - ANSWER-For at least a week in dried up blood
What's another term for RBC? - ANSWER-Reticulocyte
STAT - ANSWER-Short Turn Around Time
NPO - ANSWER-Nothing By Mouth
PRN - ANSWER-As required
Ac - ANSWER-Before meals
C&S - ANSWER-Culture & Sensitivity
FBS - ANSWER-Fasting Blood Sugar (glucose)
Hg - ANSWER-Hemoglobin
N&V - ANSWER-Nausea & Vomiting
What tubes can be centrifuged immediately after collection? - ANSWER-Anticoagulants
Solutions
What's the most important way to stop the spread of infection? - ANSWER-HAND
HYGIENE
What vaccination is provided by your employer? - ANSWER-Hepatitis B
What is the causative agent of AIDS? - ANSWER-HIV
Why do we wear PPE for an immunosuppressed patients? (personal protective
equipment) - ANSWER-To protect the patient from infection
What safety equipment is included in the lab? - ANSWER-Gloves, Gowns, face
protection, mask/goggles, sharps disposal
Name the types of reactions to latex - ANSWER-1) Irritant contact dermatitis-direct skin
contact with materials in the area. redness, swelling, and itching may occur in first few
mins/hour
2)Allergic contact dermatitis- true allergic response, where the body reacts to it.
symptoms may NOT be localized to exposed area
3)Anaphylaxis- rapid, sever immune reaction that can be life threatening if not treated.
What additive is in the Green Top Tubes and lab test is it used for the most? -
ANSWER-Additive- Lithium heparin
Mostly used for Plasma Chemistry tests
Why do we separate cells from plasma or serum quickly? - ANSWER-To avoid
hemolysis
What must infant bilirubin tests be collected in? - ANSWER-Amber colored-micro
tubes / Or wrapped aluminum
Which category of administrative services does the lab fall under? - ANSWER-
Professional
What does your Hemoglobin do? - ANSWER-Measures the blood capacity to carry
oxygen
What are Tiger-Topped used for? - ANSWER-To obtain serum
, Define Hemolysis - ANSWER-Destruction of red blood cells
What is a reference lab? - ANSWER-Independent lab that analyzes samples from other
health care facilities
What's another name for infection? - ANSWER-Sepsis
What is the primary occupation risk for a phlebotomist? And what do you do if it
happens to you? - ANSWER-Infection from an accidental needle stick is the primary
risk. In case of it happening, the first step is to immediately flood the exposed area with
water and then clean the wound with soap and water.
Using the acronym RACE, what is the first thing you do in case of a fire? - ANSWER-
(Rescue)Remove any patients from the immediate are where the fire risk is present
(Alarm, Confine, Extinguish)
What do you do in case of a chemical/blood splash to the eye? - ANSWER-Immediately
flush the eyes for 15 minutes at an eye wash station
What do you do in the case of a blood spill? - ANSWER-Put gloves on and then use the
10% bleach solution, clean up the visible blood first and then disinfect the area of
contamination
How long can Hepatitis B survive? - ANSWER-For at least a week in dried up blood
What's another term for RBC? - ANSWER-Reticulocyte
STAT - ANSWER-Short Turn Around Time
NPO - ANSWER-Nothing By Mouth
PRN - ANSWER-As required
Ac - ANSWER-Before meals
C&S - ANSWER-Culture & Sensitivity
FBS - ANSWER-Fasting Blood Sugar (glucose)
Hg - ANSWER-Hemoglobin
N&V - ANSWER-Nausea & Vomiting
What tubes can be centrifuged immediately after collection? - ANSWER-Anticoagulants
