AUMT INSTITUTE WORKSHEET STUDY
GUIDE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What tube is responsible for Coagulation testing? - ANSWER-light blue
Which tube can contain either sodium citrate or EDTA? - ANSWER-light blue
What tube is referred to as RST Tube? - ANSWER-Rapid Serum Tube (orange)
When an ETS serum tube contains gel separator it is called? - ANSWER-Serum
Separator Tube
What is a desired trait of a phlebatomist? - ANSWER-professionalism
Phlebatomist are responsible for ensuring the __________________________ of the
various aspects of specimen collection. - ANSWER-reliability, accuracy and precision
A blood pressure cuff can be pumped to _______________ in order to be used as a
tourniquet. - ANSWER-40 mm/hg
When an ETS plasma tube contains gel separator it is called? - ANSWER-Plasma
Separator Tube
What is the syringe method used for? - ANSWER-when the patient has a easy to
collapse or fragile veins
Before removing the cap of a needle, a phlebatomist mist inspect the needle for
_________. - ANSWER-burrs or blunt edges
The winged infusion device is used for________________. - ANSWER-When a patient
has veins that are small or difficult to access
What does the date on a needle refer to? - ANSWER-The sterility of the needle
what are the main vein in the antecubital area? - ANSWER-the median cubital, the
cephalic, and the basilic
When should the tourniquet be removed? - ANSWER-Before the needle is withdrawn/
no longer than 1 minute
When cleaning the venipuncture site, what motion should the phlebotomist use? -
ANSWER-back and forth strokes
, What angle should the needle be at for a venipuncture? - ANSWER-15-30 angle
How many times should the phlebotomist invert the vacutainer tubes? - ANSWER-8-10
When can a patient's emotional state affect the chances of syncope (fainting)? -
ANSWER-both during and after the procedure
List some complications that can occur during or after venipuncture? - ANSWER-
syncope, nerve damage, hematoma
What can occur if a vacutainer tube is not gently inverted? - ANSWER-the specimen
can clot
What can lead to a misdiagnosis or an incorrect treatment plan? - ANSWER-failing to
identify the patient
A laboratory order (requisiton) form should include? - ANSWER-patients full name,
birthday, gender, specific identification
When should a phlebotomist label a patient's blood collection tubes? - ANSWER-
immediately after collection, infront of patient
Before performing any procedure, The Joint Commission mandates using ___ identifiers
to verify a patient's identy? - ANSWER-2
What agency has guidelines which mandate maintaining the patient's privacy and
confidentiality? - ANSWER-HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
A patient must give consent before having their blood drawn, what are the different
types of consent? - ANSWER-implied consent, expressed consent, informed consent
and consent for minors
What information does the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) provide for laboratory
professionals - ANSWER-lists info. of each chemical, protective measures to take when
working with chemicals, chemical name, trade names, synonyms.
Threatening to move forward with a procedure without consent is considered what? -
ANSWER-assault
While palpating for a vein, a phlebotomist begins "slapping" the patient's arm, this action
could be considered? - ANSWER-battery
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) requires sharps
containers to have four criteria which are, - ANSWER-functionality, accessibility,
visibility, accommodation
GUIDE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What tube is responsible for Coagulation testing? - ANSWER-light blue
Which tube can contain either sodium citrate or EDTA? - ANSWER-light blue
What tube is referred to as RST Tube? - ANSWER-Rapid Serum Tube (orange)
When an ETS serum tube contains gel separator it is called? - ANSWER-Serum
Separator Tube
What is a desired trait of a phlebatomist? - ANSWER-professionalism
Phlebatomist are responsible for ensuring the __________________________ of the
various aspects of specimen collection. - ANSWER-reliability, accuracy and precision
A blood pressure cuff can be pumped to _______________ in order to be used as a
tourniquet. - ANSWER-40 mm/hg
When an ETS plasma tube contains gel separator it is called? - ANSWER-Plasma
Separator Tube
What is the syringe method used for? - ANSWER-when the patient has a easy to
collapse or fragile veins
Before removing the cap of a needle, a phlebatomist mist inspect the needle for
_________. - ANSWER-burrs or blunt edges
The winged infusion device is used for________________. - ANSWER-When a patient
has veins that are small or difficult to access
What does the date on a needle refer to? - ANSWER-The sterility of the needle
what are the main vein in the antecubital area? - ANSWER-the median cubital, the
cephalic, and the basilic
When should the tourniquet be removed? - ANSWER-Before the needle is withdrawn/
no longer than 1 minute
When cleaning the venipuncture site, what motion should the phlebotomist use? -
ANSWER-back and forth strokes
, What angle should the needle be at for a venipuncture? - ANSWER-15-30 angle
How many times should the phlebotomist invert the vacutainer tubes? - ANSWER-8-10
When can a patient's emotional state affect the chances of syncope (fainting)? -
ANSWER-both during and after the procedure
List some complications that can occur during or after venipuncture? - ANSWER-
syncope, nerve damage, hematoma
What can occur if a vacutainer tube is not gently inverted? - ANSWER-the specimen
can clot
What can lead to a misdiagnosis or an incorrect treatment plan? - ANSWER-failing to
identify the patient
A laboratory order (requisiton) form should include? - ANSWER-patients full name,
birthday, gender, specific identification
When should a phlebotomist label a patient's blood collection tubes? - ANSWER-
immediately after collection, infront of patient
Before performing any procedure, The Joint Commission mandates using ___ identifiers
to verify a patient's identy? - ANSWER-2
What agency has guidelines which mandate maintaining the patient's privacy and
confidentiality? - ANSWER-HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
A patient must give consent before having their blood drawn, what are the different
types of consent? - ANSWER-implied consent, expressed consent, informed consent
and consent for minors
What information does the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) provide for laboratory
professionals - ANSWER-lists info. of each chemical, protective measures to take when
working with chemicals, chemical name, trade names, synonyms.
Threatening to move forward with a procedure without consent is considered what? -
ANSWER-assault
While palpating for a vein, a phlebotomist begins "slapping" the patient's arm, this action
could be considered? - ANSWER-battery
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) requires sharps
containers to have four criteria which are, - ANSWER-functionality, accessibility,
visibility, accommodation
