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Which specimen would be considered STAT?
Lactic Acid
which needle size and type is best for a patient with thin skin and fragile veins?
wingned infusion 23g 3/4
which of the following statements reflects open-ended conversation?
"tell me what brings you in today"
what type of sickness can be acquired by hospitals?
methchillin
what precautions do you use for patients that have not been Identified as contagious
standard
What is the best way to anchor a vein?
Pace thumb 1 to 2 inches below site
inadequate mixing of an anticoagulant tube is likely to result in what?
microclotting
what should the phlebotomist do to verify a patients identity before beginning a procedure?
check Id bracelet and have patient verbally confirm identity
what disease is most likely to develop in health care workers?
HBV
minimal PPE is what
gloves only
What specimen should be draw first because of risk of contamination?
Blood culture
a patient is at a lab for her weekly coagulation blood draw. what tube will you use?
Lt blue
according to the joint commission, which are the two best identifiers for a conscious patient?
verbal DOB/ verbal name
what is the most common way of transmitting hep.A
contact with fecal matter in food/water
in addition to standard PPE what is required for airborne precautions?
N95 Respirator
Old patient with thin skin arrives, what should be done to avoid tearing?
Paper tape
the physician has ordered a blood culture collection for a patient. what should you use to cleanse the site?
2% benzaklonium chloride
a 2-year-old toddler is brought into a lab for Hct and Hgb. what site should be used for the dermal puncture?
middle finger of non dominant hand
the regulatory agencies for safety in health care settings are (choose 3)
osha, nfpa, cdc
a phlebotomist's gloves were contaminated with blood, where are they disposed of?
bio-hazard bag/container
At what point should specimen labeling occur?
Upon completion of blood draw
which additive is used for a glucose test?
sodium fluoride
a 17-month-old presents for a routine capillary stick to determine lead levels. the point of draw should be..
the finger
what precautions do you use for a pt with meningitis?
droplet
hand sanitizer is used when
in-between patients