Equipment
Vocabulary
Safety Procedure
Phlebotomy
Random
100
Preventing transmission of microorganisms from infected sources is accomplished by proper handwashing and use of
What is Personal protective equipment (PPE's)
100
What is the definition of phlebotomy?
What is the practice of drawing blood
100

After performing a phlebotomy procedure, what do you do with the needle you used?

What is Needles should be placed in the disposal unit IMMEDIATELY following the collection. Needles should never be broken or recapped

100
which vein is preferably used when drawing blood from the arms?
What is medial cubital
100

In which of the following choices are the steps in the correct order?

a.Select equipment, identify patient, collect specimen, stop bleeding, label tubes.

b.Select equipment, identify patient, label tubes, collect specimen, stop bleeding.

c.Select equipment, collect specimen, identify patient, stop bleeding, label tubes.

d.Select equipment, label tubes, identify patient, collect specimen, stop bleeding.

a: Select equipment, identify patient, collect specimen, stop bleeding, label tubes.

200
Used for the protection of patients and yourself, used especially before touching bodily fluids or blood
What is gloves
200
What does venipuncture mean?
What is What is the puncture of a vein as part of a medical procedure
200
When should gloves be worn during a phlebotomy procedure?
What is at all times
200
If you are trying to stop the bleeding from a needle stick, which of the following is the best technique?
What is Direct Pressure
200

Where is an appropriate cap stick site for adults?

side of the ring or middle finger

300
Where are gauzes used in a phlebotomy procedure?
What is the puncture site once the needle has been removed
300
What is the definition of communicable diseases?
What is a disease transmitted through direct contact with an infected individual. Also called Contagious disease.
300
when should hands be washed?
What is before and after each procedure
300

What devices can you use to collect blood in a cap stick?

microhematocrit tube, small vial

300

What is the single most important step of the blood collection procedure?

patient ID

400
Name three types of needles used by phlebotomists
What is hypodermic needle, butterflty needle, double ended needle
400

Infection that you acquire while you are in hospital

What is Nosocomial infection?

400
Name two forms of sterilization materials
What is Isopropyl alcohol and Povidone-Iodine solution
400

What is the maximum amount of time that a tourniquet can be left on?

1min

500
What is the device used to stop bloodflow called, normally tied above the antecubital area?
What is a tourniquet
500
Treating all people like they are infectious
What is Universal precautions
500

Where should you dispose the needles you have used?

What is in an appropriate "sharps" container

500

why is it necessary for a phlebotomist to always have a watch on them?

What is It is necessary that phlebotomists to have a watch on hand to accurately record specimen collection times and time certain tests. The watch should have a sweep second hand or timer if at possible.

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