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Phlebotomy Final Exam

Terms in this set (50)

Which of these is not a reason for palpating veins
rigidity
Pressure should be applied to the arm until
the platelet plug forms
Order of draw for H&H, Bun, Creatinine is
Gold, Lavender
True or false: It is ok to use tubes that the nurse prelabeled
False
True or False: all lancets have a uniformed depth
false
Normal bleeding time falls into what range
2-10 mins
What is appropriate cleaner to use when collecting a blood alcohol level for a patient allergic to iodine
chlorhexidine gluconate
What is the angle of insertion for the winged infusion set in the hand
10-15
True or false: it is ok to have the patient make a fist when drawing blood
false
Not advancing a needle far enough into the vein may cause a
hematoma
true or false: it is ok to draw a sleeping patient
false
which of the following may be used in conjucion with a winged infusion set
syringe, vacutainer, blood culture bottles
swollen appearance due to the accumulation of tissue fluid is called
edema
which of the following conditions is common in elderly populations
dementia, forgetfulness, confusion
true or false: blood ratio in newborns is different, resulting in 40% plasma and 60% cells
true
the best area to draw geriatric patient is
antecubital fossa
basal state is considered after how many hours
12
true or false: blood smears are used for CBC with differential
true
which UA sample is best for detecting obvious abnormalities in urine
first morning void
which sample is used to perform an ACT test
sodium citrate and dermal puncture whole blood
which preanalytical variable does the phlebotomist not have control of
posture
true or false: patient preparation, collection and transportation are part of quality assurance
true
which of the following terms describes an unjustified attempt to touch another person
assualt
which of the following defines a set of standards and procedures for protection and privacy
HIPPA
an infant heel warming device should be applied for approximately
3-5 mins
which vein is the easiest to palpate on an obese patient
cephalic
the location for heel sticks is the
medial and lateral portion
the failure to perform an action consistent with the accepted standard of care is
negligence
true or false: basal state means the patient is sleeping and fasting
true
which needle size will allow the fastest blood flow
21
why must a phlebotomist discard the first draw from a heparin line (PICC line)
to prevent dilution of the specimen
which is the correct ratio of plasma to RBC in newborns
40/60
true or false: green tubes belong to the coagulation department
false
what is the name for an inanimate object that harbors bacteria
fomite
what additive prevents glycolysis
sodium flouride
during GTT testing, patients must drink glucola within what time frames
5 mins
what is the maximum amount of time that should elapse before delivering a specimen to the lab
45 min
true or false: a blue tube contains sodium citrate
true
what kind of specimen would you collect for an occult blood test
stool
how long can a tourniquet be left on
1 min
true or false: it is ok to draw from the same side of a mastectomy
false
true or false: urine specimens are labeled the same as blood samples
true
when drawing a patient with an IV, patients should be drawn ___ the IV site
below
true or false: the highest serum level of a drug is called the peak level
true
quantitative methods used to monitor the quality of procedures is called
quality control
the health assurance accountability and portability act is also known as
HIPPA
true or false: destruction of RBC is called hemolysis
true
what occurs if the tourniquet is left on too long
hemoconcentration
True or false: Landmarking the vein using a skin mark or a freckle is acceptable
True
Small non-raised red spots that appear on the skin is called
Petechiae
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