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The doctor ordered the following lab tests: CBC ,ABO groups , Rh typing and aPTT. what is the correct order of draw?
light blue , gold , lavender , pink , grey
A chemotherapy patient is having their blood drawn and they have thin and fragile veins. What equipment is the best choice for the phlebotomist to use?
Syringe
Which of the following is the CLSI recommended micro-collection order of draw for a BMP,CBC, and bilirubin.
Lavender, Green, Red
A phlebotomist is scheduled to collect a specimen from a patient with bacterial meningitis. What precaution should be used?
Droplet
What is commonly found on a phlebotomy tray?
a multi-sample needle
After drawing on a patient with Hemophilia the phlebotomist should....
Hold pressure for 5 - 10 minutes
What is a likely complication from a repeated blood draw in the same area?
Sclerosed veins
What does the color of an evacuated collection tube represent?
The type or absence of an additive.
After a venipuncture, the patient experienced severe nerve damage and lost feeling in his fingers. What action made by the phlebotomist likely led to this event?
The incorrect needle gauge was used
what tube is recommended for STAT serum testing
Orange
what is required for a sputum collection
sterile cup , immediate delivery to lab
During a blood draw, the patient becomes faint and begins to sweat. What should the phlebotomist do first?
Discontinue the draw
Which task should a Phlebotomist complete prior to daily use of a POC instrument.
Perform QC on the instrument.
When in the laboratory area, the phlebotomist should wear face shield when
aliquotting specimens
what is the proper antiseptic agent for drawing blood cultures
chlorhexidine
what is an example of a POCT?
FOB
After applying the tourniquet on a patient, the phlebotomist noticed development of petechiae. What should the phlebotomist do next?
Continue with the procedure
Which type of patient is most likely to have arteriovenous fistula or graft?
Dialysis.
When mixing a 10% bleach disinfectant solution following OSHA guidelines, the solution ratio 1:10 should be mixed by adding
90ml water to 10ml
if an EDTA tube is under filled, the patients result will likely comeback with.....
a falsely low blood cell count
What clinical Laboratory departments should ANA , HIV , and HCG specimens go to?
Serology/immunology
A patient on aspirin therapy is seen for routine blood draw. How should the phlebotomist control the bleeding after the procedure?
maintain pressure until the bleeding stops
The Phlebotomist applies the tourniquet, but then has trouble relocating the vein after several minutes of palpation. Which of the following is an expected outcome in these test results?
Falsely elevated k levels from tissue damage.
The phlebotomist arrives at the room of a patient on droplet precautions due to whooping cough. What PPE must be used?
Surgical mask
the physician has ordered a PKU test on a newborn. what should be the proper depth of penetration?
2.0 mm