Aumt Institute Worksheet study guide
Questions with Complete Solutions
What are the most common pretesting preparations a provider can give a patient? fasting,
medication, basal state
If a patients feels faint or faints (syncope) how long must the phlebotomist observe the patient
following this episode? 15 minutes
If a patient has exercised before getting their blood drawn how long must they wait before blood
collection? 15-30 minutes
If a patient informs the phlebotomist that they are experiencing severe pain, numbness or tingling
in the venipuncture arm, this can be a sign of what _________? nerve damage
These veins should be the last choice for a venipuncture foot/ ankle veins
What is the purpose of palpating a vein? To determine if there is any condition that would
make the vein unsuitable for venipuncture
,What would a vein that is tender and warm to the touch with a red area around it be called
phlebitis veins
What would a vein that is thin, weak and difficult to puncture be called? fragile veins
If the phlebotomist has more tubes than labels what should the phlebotomist do______?
create one
A phlebotomist must ensure that _______ has been placed on the venipuncture site to avoid post
puncture bleeding. pressure with a cotton ball is applied on the
What steps should a phlebotomist use if he/she notices there is information missing on the
requisition form________? talk to the doctor
What can lead to preanalytical errors, skewed tests and unnecessary venipunctures
___________? incorrect order of withdraw
What should a phlebotomist treat all patients with _______? respect
, If a patient extends their arm for venipuncture, what type of consent is this? implied
consent
This OSHA mandated set of requirements protects against pathogenic microorganisms that are
transmitted through blood and cause disease bloodborne pathogens
What does OSHA stand for? Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What does CLSI stand for? Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute
What does CDC stand for? Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
What does CPR stand for? cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What does PPE stand for? personal protective equipment
Explain standard precautions Treating all bodily fluids as potentially infectious
Questions with Complete Solutions
What are the most common pretesting preparations a provider can give a patient? fasting,
medication, basal state
If a patients feels faint or faints (syncope) how long must the phlebotomist observe the patient
following this episode? 15 minutes
If a patient has exercised before getting their blood drawn how long must they wait before blood
collection? 15-30 minutes
If a patient informs the phlebotomist that they are experiencing severe pain, numbness or tingling
in the venipuncture arm, this can be a sign of what _________? nerve damage
These veins should be the last choice for a venipuncture foot/ ankle veins
What is the purpose of palpating a vein? To determine if there is any condition that would
make the vein unsuitable for venipuncture
,What would a vein that is tender and warm to the touch with a red area around it be called
phlebitis veins
What would a vein that is thin, weak and difficult to puncture be called? fragile veins
If the phlebotomist has more tubes than labels what should the phlebotomist do______?
create one
A phlebotomist must ensure that _______ has been placed on the venipuncture site to avoid post
puncture bleeding. pressure with a cotton ball is applied on the
What steps should a phlebotomist use if he/she notices there is information missing on the
requisition form________? talk to the doctor
What can lead to preanalytical errors, skewed tests and unnecessary venipunctures
___________? incorrect order of withdraw
What should a phlebotomist treat all patients with _______? respect
, If a patient extends their arm for venipuncture, what type of consent is this? implied
consent
This OSHA mandated set of requirements protects against pathogenic microorganisms that are
transmitted through blood and cause disease bloodborne pathogens
What does OSHA stand for? Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What does CLSI stand for? Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute
What does CDC stand for? Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
What does CPR stand for? cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What does PPE stand for? personal protective equipment
Explain standard precautions Treating all bodily fluids as potentially infectious
