CAL REGIONAL PHLEBOTOMY MIDTERM EXAM |COMPLETE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS )
ALREADY GRADED A+.
The OSHA hazard communication standard is also known as this -
ANSWER-The "right to know" law
Definition of a nonsocomial infection - ANSWER-A hospital acquired
infection. Ex: UTI, when the catheter becomes infected
Definition of a droplet infection - ANSWER-Disease transmitted by
cough or sneeze
What sample do we need to test a CBC - ANSWER-Whole venous
blood
Light blue tube: additive and department that it will go to - ANSWER-
Sodium citrate, coagulation department
When does cortisol peak at highest level in our system - ANSWER-
Occurs later in the morning around 8 am normally
What is the max depth we should poke an infant's heel - ANSWER-2
mm
What is the relaxing cycle phase in the cardiac cycle - ANSWER-
Diastole
, How do we visually tell the difference between plasma and serum -
ANSWER-Cannot visually tell the difference
What tube is used for PTT, and if we cannot fill up the whole tube
what do we do next - ANSWER-Light blue stopper tube. Must use a
new one. If we have more than one attempt, have another
phlebotomist help
What tube do you use for Ethanol test and what additive does it have -
ANSWER-Gray stopper tube. Sodium fluoride/Potassium oxalate
(SF/PO)
Definition and treatment for hemochromatosis - ANSWER-Disease
caused by excess iron in the tissues especially those in the liver,
heart, and pancreas. (AKA Iron overload). Treatment by removing
blood
Purpose of antiglycolytic agent - ANSWER-Substance that prevents
glycolysis, the breakdown or metabolism of glucose by blood cells. It
preserves glucose. Additive is Sodium fluoride
Additive of lavender stopper tube - ANSWER-Ethylene-diamine-
tetraacetic acid (EDTA)
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS )
ALREADY GRADED A+.
The OSHA hazard communication standard is also known as this -
ANSWER-The "right to know" law
Definition of a nonsocomial infection - ANSWER-A hospital acquired
infection. Ex: UTI, when the catheter becomes infected
Definition of a droplet infection - ANSWER-Disease transmitted by
cough or sneeze
What sample do we need to test a CBC - ANSWER-Whole venous
blood
Light blue tube: additive and department that it will go to - ANSWER-
Sodium citrate, coagulation department
When does cortisol peak at highest level in our system - ANSWER-
Occurs later in the morning around 8 am normally
What is the max depth we should poke an infant's heel - ANSWER-2
mm
What is the relaxing cycle phase in the cardiac cycle - ANSWER-
Diastole
, How do we visually tell the difference between plasma and serum -
ANSWER-Cannot visually tell the difference
What tube is used for PTT, and if we cannot fill up the whole tube
what do we do next - ANSWER-Light blue stopper tube. Must use a
new one. If we have more than one attempt, have another
phlebotomist help
What tube do you use for Ethanol test and what additive does it have -
ANSWER-Gray stopper tube. Sodium fluoride/Potassium oxalate
(SF/PO)
Definition and treatment for hemochromatosis - ANSWER-Disease
caused by excess iron in the tissues especially those in the liver,
heart, and pancreas. (AKA Iron overload). Treatment by removing
blood
Purpose of antiglycolytic agent - ANSWER-Substance that prevents
glycolysis, the breakdown or metabolism of glucose by blood cells. It
preserves glucose. Additive is Sodium fluoride
Additive of lavender stopper tube - ANSWER-Ethylene-diamine-
tetraacetic acid (EDTA)
