Phlebotomy Basics
What should a phlebotomist do before asking permission to draw blood?
What is introduce themselves to the patient and any healthcare team members in the room?
What does HIPAA protect?
What is a patient's information?
What is the additive in a pink top tube?
What is potassium EDTA?
What should you do if a patient seems confused about the procedure?
What is rephrase the explanation and ask if they have questions?
What is the liquid portion of coagulated blood?
What is serum?
Why is it important to invert anticoagulant tubes?
What is to ensure proper mixing of blood and additive?
Which PPE provides the best protection from COVID-19 during a blood draw?
What is a respirator?
Which tube is not used for lab assays but for donor blood?
What is the 18-gauge needle?
If a patient faints during draws, what’s the best precaution?
What is perform the draw while the patient lies down?
What is the liquid portion of anticoagulated blood?
What is plasma?
What is the recommended allowance of blood drawn in a 24-hour period?
What is 1% - 5%?
What should a phlebotomist do before calling 911 after witnessing a nurse get shocked?
What is shut off the instrument to cut off the source of the shock?
How should Vitamin B6 be transported?
What is in an amber or brown-colored biohazard bag?
A patient jogged before the blood draw—what should you do?
What is have the patient rest for 15 minutes?
What causes hemolysis during phlebotomy?
What is incorrect needle gauge or mishandling specimens?
What should a phlebotomist do if a patient verbally or physically refuses a venipuncture procedure?
What is report the refusal and actions taken to their supervisor?
Which action is most likely to prevent a needlestick injury?
What is replacing sharps containers when they reach the fill line?
What is the additive in the Gold Top (SST) tube?
What is thixotropic gel for serum separation?
What is implied when a patient offers their arm during explanation?
What is implied consent?
What does OSHA require about hepatitis B vaccine?
What is employers must offer it free of charge?
What should a phlebotomist do if blood was drawn from the wrong patient?
What is immediately report the incident to the supervisor for corrective action?
What should a phlebotomist wear if they are allergic to latex?
What are nitrile gloves?
Why use an amber microcontainer for bilirubin in newborns?
What is bilirubin is photosensitive and needs light protection?
Who should a phlebotomist consult about a patient's peak med levels?
What is the provider?
What is the name of the microorganism that causes disease?
What is pathogenic?