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When a phlebotomist observes ac ons or suspects child abuse, what should be the next step to
take? - Correct Answers advise supervisor privately
The principle reason for requiring feedback when communica ng with pa ents is to determine
weather they ______________. - Correct Answers have understood what is being said
Implied consent for a venipuncture on an adult requires _____________. - Correct Answers
the pa ent extends their arm to you
How should the phlebotomist dispose of a needle a&er drawing blood from a pa ent? -
Correct Answers close safety and dispose in a puncture resistant container (sharps container)
The hospital department that is responsible for sterile supplies - Correct Answers Central
Supply
The reason a test if ordered med is to ______________. - Correct Answers Draw it at the
best me for accurate results
The pa ent's specimen is lipemic, this is usually an indicator that the pa ent ___________. -
Correct Answers Has not fasted
Abbrevia on for "nothing by mouth" - Correct Answers NPO
The government agency responsible for regula ng the safety and health of workers - Correct
Answers Occupa onal Safety and Health Administra on (OSHA)
, To prevent cross contamina on of microorganisms from one pa ent to another, OSHA
standards require ____________. - Correct Answers Barrier protec on equipment (PPE
personal protec ve equipment)
The balanced or "steady state" of the body is called: - Correct Answers Homeostasis
The blood vessel that only carries blood away from the heart is _________. - Correct Answers
artery
What laboratory document describes in detail the steps to follow for specimen collec on? -
Correct Answers Procedure manual
Which type of specimen may require collec on of a discarded tube before the test specimen is
collected? - Correct Answers blood culture specimen
What is the addi ve in a green top tube? - Correct Answers sodium heparin
What item is donned first when wearing full PPE? - Correct Answers gown ed at neck and
waist
The liquid por on of a clo4ed blood specimen is called __________ - Correct Answers plasma
Which of the following addi ves would be found in a yellow topped tube? - Correct Answers
SPS
Which test should be collected in a royal blue topped tube? - Correct Answers Trace metal
analysis / nutrients and toxicology studies (magnesium)