Midterm Study Quiz

An example of common vehicle transmission could be

Which vein lies on top of the brachial artery?

How should the needle be inserted for venipuncture?

Part of the lab that analyzes blood, urine and body fluids

Which anticoagulant is used for coagulation studies?

What tube should be collected for trace metal analysis?

A pink top, plasma or whole blood tube contains

Which tube should be drawn first?

What is the first step in routine venipuncture?

Which needle size is most commonly used for routine venipuncture?

The most common microbiology test:

The most common antiseptic used in routine venipuncture

The tourniquet should not be left on the patient longer than ____ ?

The yellow diamond in the NFPA safety label indicates:

Conditions that may alter the quality of the specimen or cause harm to the patient include

Reasons for specimen rejection could include all of these except:

Which is true?

The first state to mandate licensure of all phlebotomists:

The proper tourniquet placement is ___ ?

Which of the following should be drawn first?

After venipuncture a patient on anticoagulants may take ___ to ____ mins to stop bleeding

Standards and guidelines for laboratory patient testing are set forth by _____ ?

When our patient experiences syncope during venipuncture, the first step is to ____ ?

Evidence that an individual has demonstrated proficiency in a particular area of practice:

What type of precautions should be taken for patients with herpes or wound infections?

Before removing the needle during venipuncture it is important to

The tourniquet is left on more than a min.  Consequences to the sample include all except:   

According to the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard set by OSHA

During venipuncture the patient complains of tingling fingers.  What is the likely cause?

The first action to take in the event of fire is to:

This will pulsate while palpating:

Which laboratory is independent and analyzes samples from other facilities?

If you are stuck by a used needle or get blood in your eyes, nose, or mouth the first step is:

To enhance vein prominence it is acceptable to do the following except:

This tube requires a specific ratio of nine parts blood to one part sodium citrate 

This virus is stable in dried blood at 25 degrees celsius for 7 days

An example of a common Chemistry test (collected in a gold top SST) would be:

Which department performs blood typing?

Veins that are occluded or sclerosed will feel ___ or ___ upon palpation.

A serum separator tube (SST) is a tube with a: 

Which tube would be used for a CBC hematology test?

Once certified, continuing education programs allow phlebotomists to earn:

What does the term phlebotomy actually mean?

Which vein is the best second choice when the median cubital can't be used?

A requisition or order for testing will contain all this information except: 

Ensuring the patient understands the procedure, its risks and agrees is _____ ?

The clinical laboratory is under the direction of a:

An example of a physical hazard would be:

Latex sensitivity and allergy can present itself at any time in you or your patients as:

Standard precautions should be taken with:

When using needles without a safety device always remember to:

A needle should only be used once and its adapter can be used

Which laboratory department analyzes DNA in specimens?

When drawing on an infant or child our first concern is the child's ____ ?

Which is the only tube that does not need to be mixed after filling?

Class A Fire involves:

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 regulates:

When removing PPE first you will remove:

What type of precautions should be taken for patients with measles or tuberculosis? 

Why are band aids not recommended for babies/toddlers? 

The most common hazard phlebotomists encounter:

When a physician or clergy is in the room, return at another time unless

Infectious agents such as bacteria or viruses represent which safety hazard?

As the lumen gets bigger, the number or gauge size gets ____ ?

Clotting in a serum tube will take 

Protecting safety of employees in the workplace:

What is the correct order for putting on PPE?

Clotting in a tube containing an anticoagulant will take 

At what angle should a multisample needle be inserted for routine venipuncture?

Increase in ratio of formed elements to plasma caused by leaving the tourniquet on too long.