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hartman phlebotomy tech chapter 8
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what is the primary job of a phlebotomist? Ans: collect blood specimen
for analysis
most blood specimens collected by ....................... Ans: venipuncture
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capillary puncture Ans: in fingertip in adults and children 1 yr and older
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most blood collected in Ans: tubes
some point of care blood tests place blood on Ans: test strip
newborns get capillary test to be put onto Ans: filter paper
blood culture Ans: 1- Test for the presence of bacteria, fungal
pathogens or microorganisms in the blood
blood collected in bottles that allow bacteria to multiply Ans: blood
culture
peripheral blood smear Ans: a way of preparing blood for viewing
under a microscope
PBT smear blood onto a microscope slide
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where to majority of errors with blood samples happen? Ans: before
blood sample arrives at lab
a phlebotomist has the following responsibilities? Ans: 1- collect
specimens properly
2- handle, process and transport specimen properly
what happens when PBT doesn't collect and handle specimen properly?
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Ans: 1- the test results are inaccurate and patient may not receive
proper treatment
2- dr will make decisions on inaccurate info
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Preanalytical errors Ans: errors that occur prior to testing specimen
what is the most common and dangerous error made by PBT? Ans:
misidentification of a patient or specimen
each patient needs two unique identifiers? Ans: state and spell name
and DOB
what must PBT do to identify each patient? Ans: 1- state and spell name
2- date of birth
3- check info against wristband
4- check info against requisition form
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5- check info against specimen labels
PBT is responsible for confirming that patient has followed instructions for
blood draw such as..... Ans: 1- fasting
2- basal state
3- taken or not taken medication
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Fasting Ans: no food 8-12 hours b4 a blood test
Basal state Ans: When the patient has fasted and not excersiced in 12
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to avoid preanalyatical errors a PBT should do these things? Ans: 1- use
correct needles or equipment for the specific test
2- use correct tubes
3- follow correct order of draw
4- follow manufacturer instructions for mixing blood specimens with tube
additives(the number of inversions)
4- fill tubes to capacity
5- use careful technique when drawing blood
6- handle and process and transport specimen properly