Phlebotomy Technician Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Capillary Puncture 3rd or 4th finger for adults, heel stick for infants; Lancet cut across ridges; hold the tube horizontal when filling. Don't sqeeze finger too tightly or milk the finger. Wipe off 1st drop. The vein can collapse If you pull on the plunger of the syringe too hard or too quickly during a draw or you use too strong of a vaccum for the vein, this can happen... Anticoagulant An agent used to preven blood clotting and to keep the specimen whole blood Red top NO ADDITIVE --- C...

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 competency? O...

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 are bein...

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 (occupational safety ...

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 The venipu...

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 turns ...

Lavendar Top Tube Additive Contains the anticoagulant ethylenediaminetetraacetic acide (EDTA). EDTA inhibits coagulation by binding to the calcium present in the specimen. Tubes must be filled at least 2/3 full and inverted 8x. Lavendar Top Tube Tests CBC, H&H, ESR, Sickle Cell Screening Light-Blue Top Tube Additive Contains the anticoagulant Sodium Citrate, which prevents coagulation by binding to the calcium in the specimen. Sodium Citrate preserves the coagulation factors. Must be compl...

Phlebotomy Technician (AUMT MOCK NHA) Exam 2023|2024 LATEST UPDATE RATED A+ 1. Besides gloves which of the following PPE should a phlebotomist wear when drawing on a patient with pneumonia? A. Face mask B. Gown C. N95 Respirator D. Shoe covers - ANSWER A. Face mask 2. A phlebotomists noticed that a blood collection tube is cracked what steps should the phlebotomists take? A. Send tube to the lab as is. B. Discard the tube in a glove. C. Discard tube in a sharp's container. D. Disp...

Phlebotomy Technician (AUMT MOCK NHA) Exam 2023|2024 LATEST UPDATE RATED A+ 1. Besides gloves which of the following PPE should a phlebotomist wear when drawing on a patient with pneumonia? A. Face mask B. Gown C. N95 Respirator D. Shoe covers - ANSWER A. Face mask 2. A phlebotomists noticed that a blood collection tube is cracked what steps should the phlebotomists take? A. Send tube to the lab as is. B. Discard the tube in a glove. C. Discard tube in a sharp's container. D. Disp...

Phlebotomy Technician Final Exam-2021 with Accurate Answers. Passed with a Score of 98%. Score: 49/50 1  1 point What is the best angle for spreading a blood smear by using two glass slides? Your Choice ◆ 30 degrees 2  1 point Which of the following veins is most commonly used for venipuncture? Your Choice ◆ median cubital