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A collapsed vein will cause...
Cessation of blood flow
Greater flow of blood
Patient to faint
Vein hemorrhage - correct answer ✔✔Cessation of blood flow
The anticoagulant heparin is used in tubes with tops of what color?
Light blue
Lavender
Green
Red - correct answer ✔✔Green
Prior to bandaging the puncture site, the phlebotomist should
Thank the patient
Instruct a fasting patient to eat
Examine the site for bleeding
Apply pressure for at least 5 min - correct answer ✔✔Examine the site for bleeding
A falsely decreased blood alcohol level may be obtained if
Blood is collected in a gray stopper tube.
the site is cleaned with Zephiran Chloride.
The tube is only partially filled.
The tube is overfilled. - correct answer ✔✔The tube is only partially filled.
The term calcaneus refers to
, An abnormal reaction of the vessel wall.
An infection of the blood.
The heel bone in the foot.
The sole of the foot. - correct answer ✔✔The heel bone in the foot.
Why is it necessary to wipe the first drop of blood away when performing a capillary puncture?
To help increase the blood flow.
To eliminate alcohol contamination.
To reduce interstitial fluid contamination.
To decrease the pain. - correct answer ✔✔To reduce interstitial fluid contamination.
What abnormal color will be observed in serum collected from a pt w/ elevated bilirubin levels?
Red-pink
Yellow
Milky white
Clear - correct answer ✔✔Yellow
The phlebotomist places the blood specimen in circles on special filterpaper, for what test?
Cholesterol
Bilirubin
BUN
PKU - correct answer ✔✔PKU
What is the proper angle for insertion of a needle into the skin?
10 degrees
30 degrees
45 degrees
90 degrees - correct answer ✔✔30 degrees