collections
if the physician orders a prothrombin time which evacuated tube should the phlebotomist use to collect this specimen?
light blue
accesion
recording the order recieved
Which of the following statements reflects open-ended communication?
A. "Tell me what brings you in today."
B."Have you had a fever in the past 24 hours?"
C."Are you experiencing significant pain?"
D."Does the cough keep you up at night?"
A."Tell me what brings you in today."
When should a tourniquet be released on a patient during a routine blood draw?
within 1 min
what additive prevents glycloysis
sodium fluoride
Define Patency
State of being freely open
Which of the following types of sample collection requires the patient to be rested?
A.Timed
B.Stat
C.Cortisol
D.Glucose
C.Cortisol
What color tube must be filled to a minimum of 90% for a test ?
Lt blue
if the phlebotomist is asked to collect a cbc, pt, eletrolytes and a BUN. what is the order of draw in order.
light blue, green , lavender
What should the phleb. do when dealing with a patient on anticoagulant therapy to stop bleeding ?
Make sure adequate pressure is held over the site until bleeding stops.
Collection of a CBC specimen on a crying child can lead to an increase in what type of cell?
A.Platelets
B. Thrombocytes
C.Erythrocytes
D.Leukocytes
D.Leukocytes
When repeating phlebotomy procedures in the same area, what is a likely complication to occur?
Sclerosed Veins
what tube must be filled 90% for a single test
light blue
EMLA
a eutetic mixture of local anesthetics
A patient presents for a CBC draw and tells the phlebotomist that she just finished a cigarette break. What action should the phlebotomist take?
A.Proceed with the draw
B.Ask patient to reschedule and to refrain from smoking 12 hrs before the draw
C.Make a note on the requisition form and proceed w the draw
D.Consult with the nurse before conducting draw
C.Make a note on the requisition form and proceed w the draw
What is it called when small dots appear on a patients skin due to blood clotting?
petechiae
what tube is used for STAT serum testing?
orange
Define Basal State
Resting metabolic state of the body early in the morning after a 12 hour fast.
If a larger amount of blood is needed from a child younger than 2 yrs old, what is the best site to draw from?
A.Cephalic vein
B. Basilic Vein
C.Heel
D. Scalp Vein
A. Cephalic Vein
A patient becomes pale and starts sweating while the pleb. is drawing the first 5 tubes. What should the pleb. do ?
discontinue the draw