Phlebotomy Practice Test

Most important step in venipuncture? - Answer- Patient identification What is PPE? - Answer- Personal Protective Equipment What is the best way to let a clean site dry? - Answer- Air dry OSHA requires all phlebotomist to be trained regarding what? - Answer- Blood borne pathogens and needle saftey All specimens are considered hazardous and infectious so we must use what? - Answer- Universal and or Standard precautions What organization should be contacted regarding employee safety and unsafe working conditions? - Answer- OSHA (occupational safety and health administration What does MSDS mean and what is it part of? - Answer- Material Safety Data Sheet (right to know law) What color tube, and additive is used for CBC, Hct, Hgb, Sed rate? - Answer- Lavender, EDTA Which tube has no additive? - Answer- Red What color tube and which additive is used for protime and APTT? - Answer- Lt. Blue, sodium citrate What is the ratio of blood to additive in a light blue tube? - Answer- 9 to 1 Which additive is the best choice for an ethanol specimen? - Answer- Na fluoride What color tube is an ethanol specimen drawn in? - Answer- Grey In case of a needle stick accident you should? - Answer- Cleanse the site, get patient information if able, and notify your supervisor What is the purpose of the tourniquet? - Answer- To find the vein How long can the tourniquet be in place? - Answer- 1 minute What is the first thing you must do after every finger stick? - Answer- Wipe away the first drop Why is