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What is phlebotomy? The process of drawing blood What is a phlebotomist? A trained professional in blood drawing Which of the following is a part of a phlebotomist's POC job related duties? Taking blood pressure, instructing patients on urine specimen collection, and performing POC testing All of the following are true about laboratory safety Protect your feet from spills, always wear required personal protection equipment As written in the Patient Care Partnership from the Americ...

a phlebotomy technician is washing her hands at the beginning of her shift. Which of the following actions should the technician take ? use enough soap to form a lather which of the following test results are affected when a phlebotomy technician uses providone- iodine to cleanse a site for a dermal puncture? potassium a phlebotomy technician is removing his gloves after a venipuncture procedure. Which of following actions should the technician take? remove the first glove so that it tu...

The single most important way to prevent the spread of infection while performing phlebotomy is by? Washing Hands After drawing blood from a patient, the phlebotomist should dispose of the needle by? Deposit it in an approved "Sharps Container" Negligence by a professional person is called? Malpractice Which of the following is the single most common source of HIV and HBV in the workplace? Blood The heart, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are in the? Cardiovascular System ...

Most important step in venipuncture? Patient identification What is PPE? Personal Protective Equipment What is the best way to let a clean site dry? Air dry OSHA requires all phlebotomist to be trained regarding what? Blood borne pathogens and needle saftey All specimens are considered hazardous and infectious so we must use what? Universal and or Standard precautions What organization should be contacted regarding employee safety and unsafe working conditions? OSHA (occupation...

OSHA Occupational Saftey & Health Administration What vaccination does OSHA require all health care personnel get? OSHA requires that all health care personnel exposed to blood and other bodily fluids must receive a vaccination against Hepatitis B Pulmonary Edema Fluid in the lungs How much blood can a person donate in a session? 500 mL Patients have the right to what? Under the Patient Bill Of Rights they always have the option to decline medical treatment and to know what tests ...

Hemoconcentration can be caused by which of the following? Leaving the tourniquet on the patient too long Antisepsis is a technique that is used on which of the following? Skin In phlebotomy, what does the term pre-analytical mean? Variables that affect a specimen prior to lab testing The "Airborne Precautions" isolation category is used when a patient is suspected or confirmed to have which of these? Tuberculosis Which of the following is not considered to be a phlebotomy compe...

Petechiae is best described as Tiny purplish spots. Which of the following equipment should a phlebotomist use for a routine venipuncture procedure using the evacuated tube method? Multiple sample needle After collecting a bilirubin test, a phlebotomist should take which of the following actions post- venipuncture to ensure an accurate test result? The specimen should be kept away from direct light If a phlebotomist receives a call from the laboratory with a critical value after th...

What are the methods of transmission for the different types of precautions? CONTACT AIRBORNE DROPLET Know the order of draw for capillary sticks? BLOOD GASES EDTA other ADDITIVE TUBES Know the types of tests that require chain of custody documentation. What is needed on a chain of custody form for a urine specimen. CHAIN OF CUSTODY IS NEEDED IN ANY TYPE OF LEGAL DOCUMENTATION OR PURPOSES. TEMPERATURE NEEDS TO BE DOCUMENTED. Which agency governs safety in the workplace? OSHA

A phlebotomy technician is washing her hands at the beginning of her shift. Which of the following actions should the technician take? The technician should form a lather by rubbing her hands together for at least 15 seconds, covering all surfaces of her hands and fingers with soap. Which of the following test results are affected when a phlebotomy technician uses povidone- iodine to cleanse a site for a dermal puncture? Povidone-iodine is contraindicated for potassium tests because it...

How are above the draw site should the tourniquet be placed? 4-6" Briefly explain the area in which to draw a PKU (Cognitive test) on an infant? It is done on the infants heel or take a urine sample. What is the additive in in a light blue tube top? Sodium citrate. Define neonate. A newborn, human infant during the first month after birth. What does layperson mean? Easy to understand. Which way should the bevel be facing when entering in the arm? Up. What tube contains a pres...