When a phlebotomist observes actions or suspects child abuse, what should be the next step to take? Correct Answer - advise supervisor privately
The principle reason for requiring feedback when communicating with patients is to determine weather they ______________. Correct Answer - have understood what is being said
Implied consent for a venipuncture on an adult requires _____________. Correct Answer - the patient extends their arm to you
How should the phlebotomist dispose of a needle after drawing blood from a patient? Correct Answer - close safety and dispose in a puncture resistant container
(sharps container)
The hospital department that is responsible for sterile supplies Correct Answer - Central Supply
The reason a test if ordered timed is to ______________. Correct Answer - Draw it
at the best time for accurate results
The patient's specimen is lipemic, this is usually an indicator that the patient ___________. Correct Answer - Has not fasted
Abbreviation for "nothing by mouth" Correct Answer - NPO The government agency responsible for regulating the safety and health of workers
Correct Answer - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
To prevent cross contamination of microorganisms from one patient to another, OSHA standards require ____________. Correct Answer - Barrier protection equipment (PPE personal protective equipment)
The balanced or "steady state" of the body is called: Correct Answer - Homeostasis
The blood vessel that only carries blood away from the heart is _________. Correct Answer - artery
What laboratory document describes in detail the steps to follow for specimen collection? Correct Answer - Procedure manual
Which type of specimen may require collection of a discarded tube before the test specimen is collected? Correct Answer - blood culture specimen
What is the additive in a green top tube? Correct Answer - sodium heparin
What item is donned first when wearing full PPE? Correct Answer - gown tied at neck and waist
The liquid portion of a clotted blood specimen is called __________ Correct Answer - plasma
Which of the following additives would be found in a yellow topped tube? Correct Answer - SPS