Phlebotomy
& Lab
Collection
& Lab
Collection
Which of the following information below is not required to be on the label of a medical specimen?
1. Date of Collection
2. Time of Collection
3. Patient's Full Name
4. Full Name & Signature of the person collecting the specimen
4. Full Name & Signature of the person collecting the specimen
Define DNR
Outlines that no heroic measures should be taken and speaks for the patient in that when their heart stops beating or patient stops breathing, no CPR will be provided. The DNR is what the patient WISHES and the physican signs the order.
If a patient is lying on their back, they are in what position?
Supine
Which of the following MUST be interrupted in order to break the chain of infection?
a. Portal of Exit
b. Agents
c. Mode of Transmission
d. Any of the Above
d. Any of the Above
Students need to achieve what on the PCT Certification Exam to pass?
a. 70%
b. 80%
c. 90%
d. None of the above
a. 70%
What instructions are provided to a female patient when when a clean-catch urine sample is needed?
Instruct patient to wash her hands. Urinate a small amount into the toilet and begin to collect the sample using sterile specimen cup.
Define the follwing condents: Informed, Implied, Expressed, and Parental
Informed- When a patient gives you voluntary permission for a medical procedure after receiving adequate information about the risk of methods used, and consequences of the procedure
Expressed- When a patient gives you permission verbally or in writing for a procedure
Implied- The patient’s action gives you permission for the procedure without verbal or written consent
Parental- The parent or legal guardian of the minor child must give permission for procedures administered to underage patients. It will vary on the state law range from 18 to 21 years of age
What does the term edema mean? Use the whiteboards to answer
a. rash
b. within
c. vomiting
d. swelling
d. swelling
When you are in doubt about any task, what should you do?
Ask the Nurse
Blood is circulated through the lungs for enrichment with oxygen and:
a. Enrichment with iron
b. Removal of carbon dioxide
c. Removal of iron
b. Removal of carbon dioxide
Where are the best sites for blood collection?
Median Cubital Vein
Cephalic Vein
Basilic Vein (Last Resort)
Write the Five Rights-Use the whiteboard.
First Right (Task)- Whether the task can be delegated to another person or if it is more appropriate for it to be performed by the nurse.
Second Right- refers to the circumstance; the PCT should always assess if the patient is stable enough for the task to safely performed.
Third Right- refers to the right person. The PCT should ask if they feel they are able to perform the task appropriately.
Fourth Right- refers to directions. PCT should ask themselves if they received enough/adequate instructions regarding the assignment.
Fifth Right- refers to supervision. The PCT should ask themselves if they are going to have an appropriate amount of supervision while performing the task.
Which of the following definitions match the term patellectomy?
a. incision made to the patella
b. pertaining to the patella
c. fusion of the patella
d. removal of the patella
d. removal of the patella
When there is an order for a fasting test, who should verify with the patient that he/she has fasted?
a. nurse
b. doctor
c. phlebotomist/PCT
d. lab tech
c. phlebotomist/PCT
Which of these is not considered an antispetic?
a. Providone-iodine
b. Chlorhexidine gluonate
c. Dihydrogen monoxide
d. Alcohol
c. Dihydrogen monoxide
White blood cells in the urine can be strong for indicator of:
a. Pregancy
b. Urinary tract infection
c. Glucose
d. Enzymaticn disorder
b. Urinary tract infection
The failure to exercise the standard of care that a reasonable person would give under similar circumstances and if someone suffers injury because of another's failure to live up to a required duty of care.
This is called...
Negligence
What does the prefix dys-mean?
Difficult
Which is not a light sensitive test?
a. Bilirubin
b. Arterial blood gas
c. Porphyins
d. Beta Carotene
b. Arterial blood gas
What do you call tiny red spots from rupturing capillaries?
Petechiae
This is a 2 part question: 1. Why must blood collection be drawn in specific order?
2. What is the order of draw and name the additives in tubes.
1. To avoid cross-contamination
2. (1) BloodCultures
(2) Red Tube- Non Additive
(3) Light Blue- Coagulation
Additives: Last Draw
SST- (Red -Gray) Gel separator
Sodium Heparin -(dark green)
PST- (light green) lithuim heparin anticoagulant and gel separator
EDTA-(lavendar)
ACDA/ACDB-(pale yellow) citrate dextrose
Oxalate/fluoride -(light gray)
This is a wrongful act that results in injury to one person by another person. Provide examples
Tort
Exmaples: Assault, Battery, Defamation of character, Invasion of privacy
Fowlers Position
1. Decreasing the angle of joint is called ?
2. Movement away from midline is called?
1. Flexion
2. Abduction
Which vein is located near the brachial artery?
The Basilic Vein