A glucose test would be performed in which department? - ANS chemistry
A hematoma can be prevented if: - ANS Pressure is placed on the
venipuncture site until the bleeding stops
A person with severe allergies has increased level of: - ANS Eosinophils
A phlebotomist must centrifuge the specimen before shipment to the outside
reference lab because: - ANS Cells continue to metabolize
According to the Blood Borne Pathogen Standard rules, which patients are
considered to be potentially infectious? - ANS All patients
Adhesive bandages are not used on children younger than what age due to the
danger of choking? - ANS 2 years
All of the following are correct techniques for applying a tourniquet except: - ANS
leaving the tourniquet on for the at least 2 minutes before drawing the specimen
An evacuated glass tube with a lavender stopper contains: - ANS EDTA
An evacuated glass tube with a red stopper contains: - ANS Nothing
An unconscious, unidentified man is admitted to an emergency trauma center. What
would be the system of choice to ensure patient identification? - ANS Use a
three-part identification system that utilizes a temporary armband and labels for
specimens and blood to be transfused.
At what angle should the venipuncture needle be inserted? - ANS 15* to 30*
Bedside glucose testing is usually performed on patients with what condition? -
ANS Diabetes
Cyanosis is characterized by: - ANS bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack
of oxygen
Erythrocytes are called - ANS RBC
Every time you come to your shift, the sharps container on the phlebotomy tray is
overflowing. What is the best action to this situation? - ANS Carefully remove
, the overflowing sharps container form the tray and report the safety violation to the
supervisor.
Heparin prevents blood from clotting by: - ANS inhibiting thrombin
How much blood is in the body of an adult male? - ANS 5 liters
Identify the tubes needed to collect blood for CBC, PT, STAT potassium by color and
in the proper order of draw: - ANS light blue, green, lavender
If a patient has an IV drip in one arm, what is the preferred site for venifpuncture? -
ANS The opposite arm
If the number on the requisition does not match the arm band, what should you do? -
ANS Contact the patient's nurse to attach a proper ID wristband to the patient.
In addition to standard precautions, what type of precautions should also be used for
patients with skin infections? - ANS Contact
In addition to standard precautions, what type of precautions should also be used for
patients with such diseases as TB? - ANS Airborne
In addition to standard precautions, what type of precautions should be used for
patients with such disease as Hepatitis C? - ANS Bloodborne
In the event of a chemical splash in the eyes, the first thing the victim should do is: -
ANS immediately flush eyes with water for 15 min.
Microscopic vessels built from only one layer of cells are known as: - ANS
Capillaries
One of your co-workers, who work in the outpatient area, mentions she has
staphylococcus infection. The newborn comes to the outpatient to screen for bilirubin
levels. You should: - ANS Volunteer to collect the specimen and notify your
supervisor about the infection
Reverse isolation may be used for: - ANS a pediatric patient with measles
SST tube stopper is colored: - ANS yellow
The abbreviation for the routine hematology test that includes Hg, Ht, RBC, WBC,
PLT is called: - ANS CBC