what is the most common gauge size used on adults?
21 gauge
what color tube is thrombin?
ORANGE
what tube contains no additives?
red
if the needles bevel is stuck to the wall of the vein, you should remove and reinsert it. True or false
false
a collection of blood below the surface of the skin?
hematoma
what does CBC stand for?
complete blood count
which of the following can affect the patients alcohol blood level?
weight
what is the legal term for intent to cause harm?
battery
which of the following conditions is commonly tested for on a newborn screening?
sickle cell disease
what is the first actions one should take if stuck with a used needle that's been in contact with blood.
clean the wound with soap and water
what is the max amount of time a warming heal device should be on an infant?
3-5
how many liters of blood does an average human have?
5 to 6 liters
what color tube contains sodium citrate and is used for a PT?
light blue
which of the following is a form used to order a lab test?
requisition
what government agency is responsible for safety in the lab?
OSHA
what is the most common type of specimen collection for a urine sample?
midstream clean catch
which of the following is an agency that requires standards for medical record documentations?
joint commissions
what can the phlebotomist do if the patient is refusing the blood draw?
try and convince them to have their blood drawn
which color tube contains EDTA and gel
which of the followings describes microorganisms that live on an organism without causing disease?
normal flora
which of these factors can lead to syncope?
cardiac arrhythmia
what is the name for small red spots on the skin caused by a tourniquet being too tight?
petechiae
which of the following can be done to protect blood constituents that are light sensitive?
wrap the tube in aluminum foil after collecting
venipuncture should be avoided in the arm on the affected side when a patient has had an?
mastectomy
which of the following can be collected in a lavender top tube?
Hemoglobin A1C