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27 Cards in this Set
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Which of the following action would result in a grossly hemolyzed specimens
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An incorrect needle guage
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When alcohol is used to cleanse the venipuncture site, it must be allowed to air dry prior to venipuncture because alcohol
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Requires time for antiseptic action
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A phlebotomist must centrifuge a serum specimen before shipment to an outside laboratory because
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Cell must be separated from the serum
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Some older adult or obese patients may not have accessible anticubital veins. In this situation, the phlebotomist may use
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DORSAL VEINS
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A phlebotomist should comply with HIPPA to protect which o the the following
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PATIENTS INFORMATION
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When performing a venipuncture on a patient of average weight which of the following is a correct techniques for needle insertion
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Insert until a change in resistance
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What action should the phlebotomist take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw on an adult patient
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Inspect the integrity of needles seal
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A diabetes patient states she prefer to be drawn on the inside of the wrist. Which of the following action should the phlebotomist take
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Attempt to draw from anticubital region
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According to CLSI order of draw guidelines . Which of the following sample should the phlebotomist collect first
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BLOOD CULTURE
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A phlebotomist must invert anticoagulants tubes to prevent which of the following
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CLOTTING
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For which of the following does emergency first aid treatment include maintaining an opened airway, controlling bleeding, and keeping the victim warm until help arrive
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STOCK
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Preforming a venipuncture for blood culture differs from other venipuncture procedures in that
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The site is cleaned stringently
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Patient extends his arm and turns his head away. Which of the following forms of consent does this to indicate
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IMPLIED CONSENT
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A Phlebotomist must choose the correct tube color and additive for the corresponding
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LABORATORY TEST
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Which of the following is the proper cleansing procedure for routine venipuncture
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Cleanse the site in an outward spiral
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Which of the following action appropriate for preparing a peripheral blood smear
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Place 1mm drop of blood on center of side
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Which of the following tubes should be collected first for dermal samples
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LAVENDER TOP
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Which of the following is the proper procedures after collecting an ammonia specimen
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Place specimen tube in an ice water
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Why should a phlebotomist avoid drawing blood from legs and feet of a diabetic patients
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Areas are more susceptible to getting infections
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Patients become pale and diahoretic
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SYNCOPE
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A patient states she is a difficult draw and requested a skin puncture. The test ordered is a PTT. Which of the following should the phlebotomist performs
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Syringedraw transfer into a light blue
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Which of the venipuncture steps are in the appropriate order
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Assess the site, cleanse the site, insert the site
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A phlebotomist receive order of draw on an infant screening card O2 level, bilirubin and DNA Which of the following should be drawn first
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O2 LEVEL
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The order of draw for capillary collections is different than venipuncture because of
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An increased rate of coagulation
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A phlebotomist is preparing to perform a hand draw. Which of the the following should the phlebotomist assemble
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Wing infusion set and adapter
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QNS
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QUANTITY NOT SUFFICIENT
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Which of the following is the best method to prevent interal or external bleeding from the venipuncture site after the needles is removed
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Apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into tissues
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