Pediatric
The position that might be necessary to restrain a child
supine
The MSDS contains information on
chemical hazards and safety information
How full should most tubes get to ensure accuracy?
75%
What is the penalty for billing a patient for services not rendered?
$10,000-$50,000
What is the problem with using a topical anesthetic to manage the pain during a blood draw
time required to wait before it takes effect
What are the best tools to use to perform a safe and successful venipuncture on a resistant child?
patience and understanding
What can be worn to protect a phlebotomist from radiation exposure?
protective apron
What factor can lead to hemolysis during a heel or fingerstick?
squeezing the heel or finger
If a phlebotomist performs any non-laboratory work for a doctor's office, it is in violation of what?
anti-kickback
What is PHI?
Personal health information
Why would a child jump when they are stuck with a needle when they were calm befoehand?
the child did not expect the pain
What is the first thing that should be done if you accidentally stick yourself with a dirty needle?
Wash with soap and water and then notify your supervisor
Syringe method or evacuated tube system. Which is the preferred method of collection?
Evacuated tube system
Release of test information is regulated by
CLIA 88 and HIPAA
What should be done if an order is difficult to read, but you know who the provider is and the patient's name?
Call the ordering provider for clarification of the orders
What can you do to involve a child in the phlebotomy experience and reduce their anxiety?
role-play
What are the sharps devices that are used to prevent accidental needle sticks?
sharps with engineered sharps injury protections (SESIPs)
What is one test that cannot be collected via a heel or fingerstick
blood cultures
True or False: Hematomas, a fainting patient, and mislabeled tubes cannot lead to lawsuits.
false
True or False: Glucose is higher in capillaries than in veins
True
What age group believes that medical care is punishment for "being bad"
ages 2-6
OSHA requires that a plan be developed with rules and procedures to limit exposure to biohazards. What is this called?
Exposure Control Plan
A sample is unlabeled, but there is a sticker next to it. How do you procede?
Reject the sample and ask for recollection of the sample
Organizational compliance is defined as:
formal monitoring of adherence to laws and regulations
"Best practices" for labeling samples
labeling all tubes at the bedside
Only has some understanding of the mechanics of health. What age group is this?
ages 6-9
Who must give input to OSHA when a facility is deciding on a safer device alternative?
the phlebotomists
A sample is placed in a bag to prevent leaks. This bag is referred to as a
secondary container
A provider sending business to a laboratory where the provider has financial interest is a violation of what?
Stark law
"Best practices" while performing a venipuncture
avoid deep probing punctures