PHLEB 1
what is the antiglycolytic agent in the grey topped tube?
sodium fluoride
when performing a bleeding time test, what should the blood pressure cuff be inflated to?
40mm hg
the doctor ordered cbc(lavender), cmp panel (sst), pt (light blue) and a set of cultures. What is the order of draw?
blood culture, light blue, sst, lavender
in accordance with clsi guidelines how many unsuccessful venipunctures attempts can be done on a patient before calling someone to assit?
2
if a procedure is performed on a patient who refused consent, what can the phlebotomy technician be charged with?
battery
what do osha standards require in order to prevent cross contamination of microorganisms from one patient to another?
proper hand washing
what item is donned first when wearing full ppe?
gown tied at neck and waist
what is the ratio for light blue top?
9:1 ratio
What is an example of QC measures in phlebotomy?
checking the expiration date on evacuated tube
Which of the following precautions require special handling and ventilation?
airborne
which of the following situations can result in a legal action against a phlebotomist tech?
mislabeled specimen
what is involved in tb test administration?
injection of antigen just under the skin
how many unsuccessful venipunctures attempts can be done on a patient before calling someone to assist?
2
a patient needs to give a specimen from home, which of the following should be performed first?
handwashing
which department would perform a cbc
hematology
when should the blood collection tubes be labeled?
a phlebotomy technician mentioned to a coworker that the patient she had just drawn blood from had HIV. What law did she violate?
HIPAA
what are the requirements for specimen labeling?
patients complete name, id number or dob, date, time of collection and initials
Plasma specimen has been aliquoted and delayed for testing. What is the maximum number of hours that the specimen can stay at room temperature before being refrigerated?
3
how many tubes are drawn for a 3 hour glucose tolerance test?
4
what is the procedure use to collect DNA from the cells on the inside of the persons cheek called?
buccal swab
what is the recommended sample for urine pregnancy test?
first morning
Is light blue with 7:1 ratio correct?
no, light blue ratio is 9:1
which area should be used to a multi-sample blood collection on a patient who had a left mastectomy?
right antecubital fossa
what hospital department is responsible for sterile supplies?
central supply