Infection Control
What is the correct order of the chain of infection?
Infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host.
What is the capillary order of draw?
Lavender, green, additive, no additive.
The physician has ordered a CBC, electrolytes, and Blood culture.WHat tube should the phlebotomist draw first?
Blood Culture
What PPE needs to be worn when dealing with a patient with dormant tuberculosis?
gown and gloves
Who is required to have a PKU in the US?
Newborn
What is the CLSI recommended micro-collection order of draw for CBC and BMP?
Lavender , Green
what vaccination is federally required to be offered to healthcare employees?
Hepatitis B
Why can't you puncture the fifth or pinky finger?
The tissue between the skin surface and bone is the thinnest, and bone injury is likely to occur.
The physician has ordered a H/H and INR. In what order should the evacuated tubes be collected?
Light Blue, Lavender
What would a newborn baby be considered within the chain of infection?
Susceptible host
Which finger is generally thick and more calloused with a pulse?
Thumb
What is the correct tube selection and order of draw when a physician orders INR and glucose?
Light blue , Gray
Under what condition can a phlebotomist work if they have the common cold and are afebrile?
The phlebotomist must wear a mask
Why can't you puncture previously punctured sites?
It can be painful and spread previously undetected infections.
The Phlebotomist must collect type and screen, PTT, Electrolytes, and CBC. List the appropriate additive for these tests in the CLSI recommended order of draw?
Sodium citrate , non-additive,lithium heparin,potassium EDTA