orders & equipment
what needle size & type is the best choice for a patient with thin and extremely fragile veins?
winged infusion 23g 3/4"
when preparing a site with alcohol for VP, the phlebotomist should cleanse with what motion?
circles from inside to out
after cleansing the site for a VP with alcohol, it should be allowed to completely dry to avoid what?
hemolysis
What inhibits blood from clotting?
What must be worn when entering a room marked contact precautions?
Gloves and gown
what tube has a glycolytic inhibitor?
gray
leaving a tourniquet in place longer than one minute is likely to cause what?
hemoconcentration
which of the following special precautions should be taken when drawing blood samples from a patient on heparin therapy?
apply site pressure for a prolonged time
What is the most common antiglycotic agent in gray tubes?
sodium fluoride
What is the most common contact precaution illness?
MRSA
what antiseptic should be used during a blood alcohol test if a patient has a shell fish allergy?
benzaklonium chloride
a 17 month old presents for a routine capillary stick to determine lead levels. the ppoint of draw should be where?
finger
why should the phlebotomist avoid collecting a CBC from a crying infant?
WBC's may be elevated
What is used to secure gauze on a patient with thin, paper like skin?
Coban
which of the following indicates the correct order for donning ppe?
gown,mask,gloves
an under filled EDTA tube will likely cause the patients results to come back with what?
a falsely low blood cell count
what statement reflects open ended communication?
"tell me what brings you in today"
which of the following is likely complication from repeated phlebotomy procedures in the same area?
thrombosis
After finishing the drink for a glucose gestational test, how long does the phlebotomist wait before drawing the specimen?
60 minutes
anytime you see an unfamiliar chemical in the lab what should you refer to
MSDS
what additives prevent coagulation by inactivating calcium?
EDTA, Sodium citrate, oxalate
when performing a capillary puncture on an infant, which of the following is the preferred site?
lateral posterior area of the heel
when a blood sample does not meet sample size criteria, it is considered to be what?
QNS
What is filled first using a syringe? aerobic or anaerobic?
anaerobic
the regulatory agencies for safety in health care settings include...
OSHA, CDC, CLIA