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A term used to describe a blood sample in which the red blood cells have ruptured is: Correct answers Hemolyzed Which of the following Vacutainer tubes is routinely used for hematology testing? Correct answers Lavender No anticoagulants are found in which tube? Correct answers Plain Red Which type of tube should be used to collect blood specimens during a glucose tolerance test? Correct answers Gray What is the anticoagulant that prevents platelets from clumping and preserves the app...

A phlebotomist I planning to collect a specimen to measure a patient's serum cortisol level. Which of the following factors should the phlebotomist consider ? Correct answers Time of day Which of the following accommodations should a phlebotomist make to increase a patients comfort for venipuncture ? Correct answers Place the patient in a supine position If a patients name is not located on the requisition order, which of the following is the next acceptable way to identify the patient ...

A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw blood from a patient's arm and observes a sore at the site where the tourniquet is to be placed. Which of the following actions should the technician take? Correct answers Tie the tourniquet over the patient's sleeve to prevent any further damage to the skin. The Joint Commission recommends using the patient's full name and which of the following pieses of information to ensure accurate inpatient identification? Correct answers Medical rec...

What agency regulates workplace safety? Correct answers OSHA biologic hazard / biohazard Correct answers any biological risk to organisms Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Correct answers OSHA-mandated set of requirements concerning pathogenic micro-organisms and their transmission Exposure control plan Correct answers An OSHA-compliant plan that explains ways to minimize or eliminate exposure of humans to bloodborne pathogens. What type of PPE would be essential for airborne pathogens? ...

Bloodletting Correct answers used to rid the body of excess/infected fluids Therapeutic Phlebotomy Correct answers Extracting large volumes of blood to bring specific values in the blood in line What is Therapeutic Phlebotomy used for Correct answers Treating Polycythemia Vera, high iron levels, o hemochromatosis, pulmonary edema = used to decrease total blood volume Polycythemia Vera Correct answers High RBC count Most common phlebotomy practices today Correct answers extraction of ...

What identifies a specimen as long as it remains in the laboratory? Correct answers accession number What tube should be collected first for dermal samples? Correct answers lavender When should the code on glucose cuvettes or strips be compared to the code on the glucose meter? Correct answers when patient is tested During a routine venipuncture, the patient becomes pale and diaphoretic. What condition is most likely to occur in this patient? Correct answers syncope A phlebotomist is...

How can a phlebotomist significantly reduce the risk of damage to bones, arteries, and nerves when performing capillary puncture in pediatric patients? Correct answers By using a spring-loaded puncture device that is preset to a specific depth At what point in the venipuncture process should the phlebotomist remove their gloves? Correct answers After disposing of used materials What is Irritant Contact Dermatitis? Correct answers Irritation and redness of the skin caused by direct contact ...

Characteristics imperative to a phlebotomist Correct answers Dependability, honesty, integrity, empathy and compassion, professional appearance, interpersonal skills Circulatory system function Correct answers deliver oxygen, nutrients, hormones, & enzymes to cells and transport cellular waste (CO2) to organs where they can be expelled The two circulations Correct answers Pulmonary & Systemic Pulmonary circulation Correct answers carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to th...

OSHA Correct answers Establishes regulations and guidelines to direct phlebotomists to work at the highest level of safety possible when handling bio hazards and chemicals. The blood borne pathogens standard (OSHA) Correct answers - addresses use of PPE - availability to the Hep B immunization - Each workplace must have a exposure control plan - has guidelines to ensure safety - provides standard plans for after an exposure. - engineering controls and record keeping protocols PPE f...

A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following is an identifier for a specimen as long as it remains in the laboratory? a. ICD-10 codes b. Accession number c. CPT code d. Medical record number Correct answers b. Accession number A phlebotomy technician is educating a patient about the at-home collection of a semen specimen. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates an understanding of the procedure? a. "I will collect the specimen in a sterile con...

A Phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe Down syndrome. Which of the following steps should the Phlebotomist take? A) Explain the procedure to the patient in simple terms, then proceed with venipunture. B) Speak with the patients guardian before performing the venipuncture to ensure the explanation is understood C) Draw the Patient's blood without trying to explain the procedure D) Ask the patient's guardian to assist in holding the patient...

A phlebotomy technician is planning to collect a sputum specimen from a patient. which of the following instructions should the technician give the patient? a. "Rinse your mouth with mouthwash before we collect the specimen." b. "Gargle some water before we collect the specimen." c. "Leave your dentures in during specimen collection.'' d. "Breathe deeply and then cough up a specimen into te container. Correct answers d. "Breathe deeply and then cough up a spe...

The function of the circulatory systems is to Correct answers deliver oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and enzymes to the cell and transport waste such as CO2 and urea to the organs Pulmonary circulation Correct answers This carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs and returns oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium Systemic circulation Correct answers This carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle throughout the body Tricuspid valve Correct answers...

The hematology department performs laboratory tests that identifies diseases associated with what? Correct answers blood and blood-forming tissues What is the most commonly ordered hematology test? Correct answers complete blood count (CBC). __________ is the study of the ability of blood to form and dissolve clots. Correct answers Coagulation Coagulation tests are closely related to hematology tests and are used to discover, identify, and monitor defects in the ________________. They a...

A phlebotomy technician is collecting a urine specimen from a patient pre - employment drug test . Which of the following actions should the technician take ? A.Ensure the specimen is within a temperature range of 21.1 ° to 26.6 ° C ( 69.9 ° to 79.8 ° F ) . B.Take the temperature of the specimen within 8 min of collection . C.Instruct the patient to flush the toilet after filling the collection container . D. Verify that the specimen contains at least 45 mL of urine . Correct answers...

What depth is appropriate for an infant capillary heel stick? Correct answers no more than 2 mm deep Which of the following is NOT a direction for Newborn Screening? Correct answers lay it on top of other paper for stability Where should an infant capillary stick be drawn? Correct answers lower side of heel toward the back of the foot Newborns are screened for this disorder which is a metabolic genetic disorder characterized by a deficiency in the hepatic enzyme phenylaline hydroxlase. ...

What tube is used to collect a lactic acid test? How should it be stored? Correct answers gray tube it should be store on ice How do you obtain a BC specimen from an adult patient? How much total blood should be obtained? Correct answers withdraw the blood into a sterile safety syringe 20ml total - 10 for each tube How long should a technician scrub the insertion site for a BC? Correct answers 60 seconds For a BC which bottle should the technician transfer blood into first? Correc...

A Phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen from a patient who has cutaneous diphtheria. Besides gloves, which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the technician wear? Correct answers Gown Phlebotomy receives a chemical splash to his forearm. After removing his contaminated clothing, which of the following is the minimum amount of the time the technician should rinse the affected area? Correct answers 15 minutes To prevent hospital-acquired infections...

What are phlebotomist job tasks? Correct answers equipment assembly keep track of supplies follow safety rules verify & record patient information assist patients before, during, and after procedures cleansing & disinfecting area before puncture collect blood & other specimens label & store blood collection devices report potential hazards What is the hub/tube holder part of the needle? Correct answers plastic sleeve that the needle hilt screws into, also holds the tube What are th...

A phlebotomy technician should identify what additive is used to prevent the breakdown of glucose? Correct answers Sodium Fluoride A phlebotomy technician in an outpatient setting is identifying a patient before performing a venipuncture procedure. To confirm the patient's identity, what question should the technician ask? Correct answers "Would you please state and spell your full name and provide your date of birth?" What is a potential consequence of a phlebotomy technician mis...