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◉ What tests require fasting Answer: Glucose, triglycerides,
cholesterol, vitamin & mineral problems
◉ When entering a patients room you should Answer: introduce
yourself and explain procedure
◉ What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin
puncture? Answer: 70% isopropyl alcohol
◉ When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood
specimen? Answer: Distal from the IV
◉ If patient notifies CPT of fainting during blood collection you
should Answer: Position in supine
◉ OSHA guidelines are standards for Answer: Reduction of risks and
injuries to employee
,◉ What is the most important info included on MSDS (material
safety data sheet) Answer: The composition of compounds
◉ What is needed for proper patient ID Answer: Name and DOB
◉ If a patient is a contact isolation Answer: Precaution gown and
gloves must be worn
◉ If a female refuses to get blood drawn from a male for religious
purposes Answer: A female CPT should collect the specimen
◉ A CPT should explain the procedure prior to the venipuncture in
order to Answer: Make the pt comfortable & obtain patient consent
◉ According to CISI the standard depth of dermal puncture for
infants is Answer: 2mm
◉ What is the most common reason for glucose monitoring through
point of care testing Answer: To monitor glucose levels
◉ If a patient had a mastectomy when preforming a venipuncture
you should Answer: Draw from opposite arm
◉ After cleansing a site CPT should Answer: Always let the spot dry
, ◉ What is the most important to verify prior to obtaining specimen
Answer: Patient identity
◉ What does warming the site do? Answer: Increases blood flow
◉ If CPT is inserting needle and patient complains of sharp radiating
pain down his arm you should? Answer: Release tourniquet, remove
needle and apply pressure and cover
◉ What is needed for homeostasis to take place? Answer:
Thrombocytes
◉ When collecting a capillary specimen after the site is punctured
you should? Answer: Wipe away the first drop of blood
◉ When is the winged infusion needle used? Answer: With patients
who have small veins
◉ If the CPT observes a hematoma forming at the site of draw the PT
should? Answer: Release tourniquet and stop draw
◉ When a CPT enters room without introducing or asking
permission to enter its considered Answer: Invasion of privacy