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What tube is responsible for Coagulation testing? - ANSWERSlight blue
Which tube can contain either sodium citrate or EDTA? - ANSWERSlight blue
What tube is referred to as RST Tube? - ANSWERSRapid Serum Tube (orange)
When an ETS serum tube contains gel separator it is called? - ANSWERSSerum
Separator Tube
What is a desired trait of a phlebatomist? - ANSWERSprofessionalism
Phlebatomist are responsible for ensuring the __________________________ of the
various aspects of specimen collection. - ANSWERSreliability, accuracy and precision
A blood pressure cuff can be pumped to _______________ in order to be used as a
tourniquet. - ANSWERS40 mm/hg
When an ETS plasma tube contains gel separator it is called? - ANSWERSPlasma
Separator Tube
What is the syringe method used for? - ANSWERSwhen the patient has a easy to
collapse or fragile veins
Before removing the cap of a needle, a phlebatomist mist inspect the needle for
_________. - ANSWERSburrs or blunt edges
The winged infusion device is used for________________. - ANSWERSWhen a patient
has veins that are small or difficult to access
What does the date on a needle refer to? - ANSWERSThe sterility of the needle
what are the main vein in the antecubital area? - ANSWERSthe median cubital, the
cephalic, and the basilic
When should the tourniquet be removed? - ANSWERSBefore the needle is withdrawn/
no longer than 1 minute
When cleaning the venipuncture site, what motion should the phlebotomist use? -
ANSWERSback and forth strokes
, What angle should the needle be at for a venipuncture? - ANSWERS15-30 angle
How many times should the phlebotomist invert the vacutainer tubes? - ANSWERS8-10
When can a patient's emotional state affect the chances of syncope (fainting)? -
ANSWERSboth during and after the procedure
List some complications that can occur during or after venipuncture? -
ANSWERSsyncope, nerve damage, hematoma
What can occur if a vacutainer tube is not gently inverted? - ANSWERSthe specimen
can clot
What can lead to a misdiagnosis or an incorrect treatment plan? - ANSWERSfailing to
identify the patient
A laboratory order (requisiton) form should include? - ANSWERSpatients full name,
birthday, gender, specific identification
When should a phlebotomist label a patient's blood collection tubes? -
ANSWERSimmediately after collection, infront of patient
Before performing any procedure, The Joint Commission mandates using ___ identifiers
to verify a patient's identy? - ANSWERS2
What agency has guidelines which mandate maintaining the patient's privacy and
confidentiality? - ANSWERSHIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
A patient must give consent before having their blood drawn, what are the different
types of consent? - ANSWERSimplied consent, expressed consent, informed consent
and consent for minors
What are the most common pretesting preparations a provider can give a patient? -
ANSWERSfasting, medication, basal state
If a patients feels faint or faints (syncope) how long must the phlebotomist observe the
patient following this episode? - ANSWERS15 minutes
If a patient has exercised before getting their blood drawn how long must they wait
before blood collection? - ANSWERS15-30 minutes
If a patient informs the phlebotomist that they are experiencing severe pain, numbness
or tingling in the venipuncture arm, this can be a sign of what _________? -
ANSWERSnerve damage