Phlebotomy #1
You've just finished performing a routine venipuncture. These are the first and last items of your PPE that you remove.
Cortisol tests can only be drawn at these two times.
What are 0800 and 1600
5:47pm is this time in military time
What is 1747
When inserting the needle bevel up, you also need to be make sure the needle is inserted at this angle.
What is 15-30 degrees
7:25am is this time in military time
What is 0725
This urine specimen is recommended for a urine pregnancy tests because it is the most concentrated.
What is first morning urine.
You're preparing to collect blood from a patient when you notice that they have an IV. This will be your next step.
What is to check the other arm
Structures that carry blood away from the heart
What are arteries
During a routine venipuncture, your first tube has begun to fill. This is your next step
What is to remove the tourniquet
This is the most important step in the venipuncture procedure
What is to correctly ID the patient
WHile performing a routine venipuncture, you've reached the step where you anchor the vein. You're next step is to do this.
What is insert the needle bevel up
Collection step that must be performed in the presence of the patient
What is label the tubes
Before inserting the needle but after reapplying the tourniquet, this step should be completed.
What is to anchor the vein
You're performing a routine venipuncture where you are drawing a Red, Gray, Lavender, and light Blue tube. This tube should be drawn second.
What is the Red tube
The tourniquet should be applied this far from the puncture site
What is 3-4 inches above the site
Per OSHA, employers must provide immunization against this BBP to their employees free of charge
What is Hepatitis B (HBV)
These two tests are not able to be collected from a dermal puncture.
What are blood cultures and coagulations
The anticoagulant EDTA works by binding to this substance needed for blood clotting
What is calcium
What is to invert the tube
After removing the needle from the patient's arm, you perform these next two steps before labeling and applying the bandage
What are activate the safety device and dispose in the sharps container then apply pressure with guaze
Goverment agency that is responsible for laboratory workplace safety
What is OHSA
An object that is contaminated with bacteria
What is fomite
You're performing a ventipuncture on a patient in their hand with a butterfly. You're requisition states that you're collecting a H&H, INR, Albumin, and ANA. This will be the first tube you collect.
What is a discard tube (white or blue)
The thin membranous sac that surrounds the heart
What is the pericardium
The first-choice vein for venipuncture in an arm with an H-pattern
What is the Median Cubital Vein?