test tubes
what is the additive for red (plastic)?
Silica (clot activator)
informed
what precautions should be used for a patient with pulmonary TB?
airborne and standard
what test should all newborns receive?
PKU
if a phlebotomist has questions about disposing of oudated hazardous chemicals, where should she look to find this information?
MSDS
what is the additive for red glass?
None
A physician orders a CBC and glucose tolerance test. What is the correct order of draw for this test?
Lavender, gray
if a patient has measles, what is a required additional precaution?
N95 respirator
what two fingers do we use for capillary sticks?
third and fourth
what standards are being violated when a phlebotomist fails to use proper hand washing technique?
OSHA
What is the additive for gray?
K+ oxalate and Na+ Fluoride
what specimen requires a heat block for transportation and is it hot or cold?
Cryofibrinogen/hot
what is the correct order of PPE removal prior to leaving the exam room with a patient who is in contact-droplet isolation?
gloves, gown, mask
what direction is a capillary stick?
perpendicular to the whorls
what organizations makes on site visits to inspect phlebotomy laboratories ?
CLIA
what is the number of inversions for light blue?
3-4
what POC laboratory tests is within the CLIA defined scope of practice for a phlebotomist?
strep test and urine reagent strip
a sharp may be disposed of a following a venipuncture once the needle is bent
sheathed
at what age do you stop receiving heel sticks ?
until 1 year
when disposing of hazardous materials, the phlebotomist must adhere to the guidelines and standards set forth by?
OSHA
what additive is in a black test tube?
sodium citrate
a finger stick capillary puncture should be performed at what site to prevent injury?
slightly to the side of the center of the fingertip
what action by the phlebotomist is the first line of defense in preventing the spread on microorganisms?
perform regular hand hygiene
what order of draw is for capillary procedure ?
lavender and green ( additive and non additive )
if a spanish speaking patient is not provided a translator although one was requested, this would be considered a violation of ?
patient confidentiality