The Phlebotomist
The process of collecting a blood specimen for laboratory testing is also known as the ____________________.
Preanalytical phase
Hematocytes are ___________________.
Blood cells
What is normal bleeding time?
2.5-9.5 minutes
What is the first thing you should do if you are accidentally stuck by a used needle?
A. Report the incident to your supervisor
B. Dispose of the needle
C. Calmly finish with your patient
D. Wash the site with soap and water
D. Wash the site with soap and water
Therapeutic phlebotomy can be used to treat which of the following conditions?
A. Hemochromatosis
B. Sickle cell disease
C. HIV
D. Leukemia
A. Hemochromatosis
Expiration dates should be included in ___________________.
Quality control records
The pulse can be felt at any place on the body that allows an artery to be compressed against ________________.
A bone
Before drawing blood for alcohol testing, you should clean the site with?
Non alcohol solution
Unless otherwise specified, blood pressure is measured at the ___________________.
A. Inside of the elbow
B. Back of the knee
C. Fingertips
D. Any of the above
A. Inside of the elbow
Veins have two layers, while arteries have ____________________. A. One layer
B. Two layers as well
C. Three layers
D. Four layers
C. Three layers
If blood is collected for testing drug levels, the primary consultant for timing guidelines is the ________________.
Pharmacy department
The _______________ arteries form the internal iliac arteries after birth.
Umbillical
The highest level of alcohol in the blood is present about _____________ after having an alcoholic beverage.
1 hour
What is the process of the removal of old and defective red blood cells called?
D. Eryptosis
When coming in contact with patients in protective isolation, it is necessary to wear: A. Gowns
B. Masks
C. Gloves
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Universal precautions require that all used needles must be discarded _____________.
Intact
Arteries carry blood ___________ the heart.
Away from
Testing for amphetamines is an example of _____________.
Toxicology
The most common antiseptic is __________________.
Alcohol
_____________________ are developed from cells in the bone marrow called hematopoietic stem cells. A. Bone cells
B. White blood cells
C. Arteries
D. Venules
B. White blood cells
If a patient develops an infection while in the hospital, the infection is classified as ___________________.
Nosocomial
The smallest blood vessels are called _________________.
Capillaries
A patient should be instructed to fast for __________ prior to a timed specimen collection.
8 hours
A royal blue topped blood tube contains ___________________.
No anticoagulant / Sodium EDTA
Neutrophils defend the body against ___________________. A. Cuts and scrapes
B. Fungal or bacterial infection
C. Brain damage
D. Losing balance
B. Fungal or bacterial infection