CPSS Test 1 Questions And Accurate Answers
From a needlestick, what is the chance to develop:
1. HBV
2. HCV
3. HIV
1. HBV: 6-30%
2. HCV: 2%
3. HIV: 0.3% (0.3% percutaneous, 0.1% if mucous membrance, and <0.1% if non-intact
skin)
Note: HBV risk applies to those who are NOT HBV vaccinated
When do most sharp injuries occur?
What are the main instruments associated with sharp injuried?
When: 1. During use (41%)
2. After use before disposal (40%)
What: 1. Disposable syringed (30%)
2. Suture needles (20%)
3. Winged-steel needles/Butterfly (12%)
4. IV catheter stylets (5%)
5. Phlebotomy needles (3%)
,6. Scalpels (8%)
* Suture needle injuries are the most common in the operating room.
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What are the recommendations that must be followed when drawing a blood specimen
below an IV site?
1. Clamp IV for 2 minutes
2. Apply tourniquet below IV site
3. Draw from a different vein than the vein with the IV
4. Draw 5 mL blood sample before collection specimens
What details are needed when a requisition form is going to be sent with the blood
samples for analysis?
Surname of patient, first name, middle initial
,Patient's ID number
Patient's DOB and sex
Physician's full last name
Source of specimen
Date/time of collection
Initials of phlebotomist
Tests requested
In which order blood is to be drawn into the tubes?
1. Blood culture tube (Yellow-black stopper)
2. Non-additive tube (Red stopper/SST-Silica, silicone coated)
3. Coagulation tube (Light blue stopper)
4. Heparin (Dark green stopper)
5. EDTA (lavender stopper)
6. Oxalate/fluoride (Light gray stopper)
Note: Mix any tube with additives thoroughly
#### Questions
How far above the venipuncture site should the tourniquet be applied?
, For how long can it remain on?
-3-4 inches above puncture site
-Do not leave on for >2 minutes
What is the proper angle of the needle as it is inserted for a venipuncture?
15-30 degrees.
What fingers should be used for finger sticks?
3rd and 4th fingers of non-dominant hand
Note: Use portion in between lateral aspect and tip of finger, do not excessively squeeze
the finger and wipe away first drop of blood
Which is removed first when completing a venipuncture?
Tourniquet first then the needle to avoid hematoma formation
From a needlestick, what is the chance to develop:
1. HBV
2. HCV
3. HIV
1. HBV: 6-30%
2. HCV: 2%
3. HIV: 0.3% (0.3% percutaneous, 0.1% if mucous membrance, and <0.1% if non-intact
skin)
Note: HBV risk applies to those who are NOT HBV vaccinated
When do most sharp injuries occur?
What are the main instruments associated with sharp injuried?
When: 1. During use (41%)
2. After use before disposal (40%)
What: 1. Disposable syringed (30%)
2. Suture needles (20%)
3. Winged-steel needles/Butterfly (12%)
4. IV catheter stylets (5%)
5. Phlebotomy needles (3%)
,6. Scalpels (8%)
* Suture needle injuries are the most common in the operating room.
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What are the recommendations that must be followed when drawing a blood specimen
below an IV site?
1. Clamp IV for 2 minutes
2. Apply tourniquet below IV site
3. Draw from a different vein than the vein with the IV
4. Draw 5 mL blood sample before collection specimens
What details are needed when a requisition form is going to be sent with the blood
samples for analysis?
Surname of patient, first name, middle initial
,Patient's ID number
Patient's DOB and sex
Physician's full last name
Source of specimen
Date/time of collection
Initials of phlebotomist
Tests requested
In which order blood is to be drawn into the tubes?
1. Blood culture tube (Yellow-black stopper)
2. Non-additive tube (Red stopper/SST-Silica, silicone coated)
3. Coagulation tube (Light blue stopper)
4. Heparin (Dark green stopper)
5. EDTA (lavender stopper)
6. Oxalate/fluoride (Light gray stopper)
Note: Mix any tube with additives thoroughly
#### Questions
How far above the venipuncture site should the tourniquet be applied?
, For how long can it remain on?
-3-4 inches above puncture site
-Do not leave on for >2 minutes
What is the proper angle of the needle as it is inserted for a venipuncture?
15-30 degrees.
What fingers should be used for finger sticks?
3rd and 4th fingers of non-dominant hand
Note: Use portion in between lateral aspect and tip of finger, do not excessively squeeze
the finger and wipe away first drop of blood
Which is removed first when completing a venipuncture?
Tourniquet first then the needle to avoid hematoma formation
