the Rainbow of blood
what color contains EDTA as an additive?
Purple/Lavender
What is the very first step before performing a order of draw
have a requisition from a provider
what should be labeled in a specimen?
patients full name, date of birth, date, time, and medical number
Labels are placed on tubes immediately BEFORE COLLECTION,
false
what does the Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) do?
Government agency that identifies and educates about infections, illness, and disease prevention.
a MA is testing a patient for HIV what blood tube should the MA use
RED
when drawing a patients blood what is the very first thing the MA should do?
Identify patient.
why is it preferable to use a pressure bandage
to promote hemostasis and help prevent bruising
what are acceptable ways a patient can identify their selfs
patients full name, date of birth, home address or social security number
what are the organization overseeing us
OSHA, NIOSH, CLSI, The Joint Commission
What tubes are Anticoagulant?
Light Green and Dark Green
when should you remove the turniquet
a minute after being applied.
why is it important to use self-adhering bandages rather than tape on adults
using tape will rip off older adults skin
what are 5 method of patient consent?
Informed consent
Expressed consent
Implied consent
Consent for minors
Refusal of consent
what is Quality Control
Quality control is a measure of precision or how well equipment provides consistent results over time.
What is the order of blood tubes.
is it okay to repoke the skin with the same needle if it was accidently take out while performing a draw
False
how can a capillary puncture help with patients who risk of iatrogenic anemia
because this method requires only a small volume of blood for the test required
what should be reviewed in the requisition form
Verify test ordered comply with testing times
Look for discrepancies
Note specific restrictions to address prior to collection (fasting, etc)
Determine priority of blood collection
Stat & ASAP – provider needs test done and results back immediately
Routine
what should be documented when documenting a accidental exposure
Sharps injury log
Date and time
Personnel involved
Type of sharps
Location
what 2 tubes relate to gold top
red and gray tube
what is the typical size gauge for a venipuncture
21-23 gauge
While a patient is talking after blood collection what should the phlebotomist be looking for?
determined if they seem short of breath or confused or if they are talking to much more or less then when collection started
what are the 4 steps for patient identification ?
Greet patient (Introduce yourself)(indicate you are a phlebotomy student)
2 patient identifiers .Full Name(patients should be asked to spell first and last names)
DOB
HIPAA notification(Consider your surroundings)
using the slap method of finding a vein could possibly lead to a charge of ?
Battery