Phlebotomy Practice # 1

What is the first action one should take if stuck with a used needle that has been in contact with blood?

What is NOT an example of proper laboratory safety?

When handling samples with known transmittable blood borne disease, what is the additional precautions you should take?

The following anticoagulant is used for blood gas determinations?

When encountered by a combative patient, the phlebotomist should:

A venipuncture can be performed by using a:

CBC is the abbreviation for:

The first thing the phlebotomist should do when entering a patient's room is:

While performing a venipuncture the pt begins to have convulsions. What is the phlebotomist's first action?

The phlebotomist should avoid the arm on the affected side when a pt has had a Mastectomy.

Anaphylaxis refers to a rapid, severe, life-threatening immune reaction?

A diluted bleach solution can be used to disinfect countertops/workspaces of bloodborne pathogens.

Veins carry deoxygenated blood to the heart.

An inanimate object that can carry infectious organisms is a:

red blood cells are also known as Erythrocytes

Arteries carry oxygenated blood from the heart.

Cytology is the study of:

"Petechiae" is the term for the red spots on skin caused by a tourniquet that is applied to tight.

What is likely to occur if the needle is withdrawn before the tourniquet is removed?

In the laboratory, what is the first step you should take upon seeing smoke or flames?

Hemoglobin (Hgb) is the substance in RBCs that carries oxygen.

After spinning blood in a red-stoppered tube, the phlebotomist can expect the serum to be clear and straw colored.

All are ways infection can spread between patients, EXCEPT

A phlebotomist is required to wear which of the following PPE when performing a routine venipuncture?

A retractable sheath is part of a "Multiple-draw needle".

What is the primary source of information used when labeling a specimen?

The median cubital vein is most commonly used when performing a blood draw.

Blood donated by a patient (pt) for use in a planned future surgical operation is a:

The Skeletal System protects vital organs and gives body structure.

Blood should never be collected from a patient's AV shunt.

All are true statements concerning the quality of blood specimens EXCEPT:

The area of the laboratory that will have the strictest specimen collection requirements is:

What is an HAI, previously known as a nosocomial infection?

The name for the part of a needle that attaches to the collecting tube or syringe is:

When performing a venipuncture, which tube should be drawn first?

The gray top vacutainer tube is most commonly used for:

The Basilic vein is the SECOND choice when drawing blood.

The phlebotomist should avoid performing a venipuncture to an area of the arm for the following reasons EXCEPT:

The following will cause clotting in an anticoagulated tube EXCEPT:

When donning a mask, gown, respirator, gloves, and face shield; which should be put on LAST?

The prefix phlebo- means:

Document with facts about chemicals, their hazards, cleanup procedures, and first aid information is the:

Which laboratory department performs culture and sensitivity (C&S) tests?

The government agency responsible for laboratory workplace safety is:

Sodium heparin is found in which of the following vacutainer tubes:

What type of safety hazards are lancets and needles?

All the following equipment may be discarded after use EXCEPT:

When performing a venipuncture, which is the first choice vein?

The bevel of the needle should be facing upward before entering a vein.

A full sharps container should be:

The laboratory department that performs complete blood counts (CBCs) is:

The CLEAR red top vacutainer tube contains NO additives.

Patient Identification is the most important step of the blood collection procedure.

Handwashing is NOT the most important means used to prevent the spread of infection.

A hematoma is defined as:

Improper cleaning of a venipuncture site could cause:

Sebaceous glands are associated with the Integumentary System.

The lavendar/purple top tube contains EDTA and is commonly used for which test?

EDTA is the most commonly used ANTICOAGULANT for blood tests.

STAT is the abbreviation meaning immediately.

The best site to use when collecting a dermal puncture on children under 1 year of age is:

What is the liquid portion of the blood collected from a red-stoppered tube FOLLOWING cetrifugation?

The tourniquet should never be left on for longer than:

Which of the following personnel is not found in a clinical laboratory?

Legal term for the intent to cause harm or injury to a person and actually doing so is called:

Microorganisms that cause disease are:

A "Hemoguard" is a type of :

Red blood cells (RBCs) primary function is to:

The lavender top tubes are used for all of the following tests EXCEPT:

Select the steps that are in proper order when performing a venipuncture.

Which test is used to diagnose croup, pneumonia, and whooping cough mainly in children?

Which of the following neonatal screening tests is required by law?

Platelets are the major contributor to blood clotting.

A phlebotomist should use respiratory precautions for which of the following disease(s)?

When a pt is refusing to have blood drawn, the phlebotomist should do all the followng EXCEPT

Which system includes the epidermis?

The first thing a phlebotomist should do when performing an adult standard venipuncture is:

Phlebotomist is defined as:

A patient faints. The following actions are acceptable EXCEPT:

When performing a venipuncture, a hematoma forms. What is NOT an exceptable action?

The medical term for fainting is: