Chapter 1
The Term Phlebotomy comes from a greek word that means what ?
Vein Incision
What is the first thing you do after you greet your patient?
Introduce yourself and Identify your patient.
Class C fires involve which type of equipment to start the fire?
Electrical equipment
The puncture of a vein for the purpose of drawing blood is
PHLEBOTOMY
WHAT GOES FIRST IN YOUR ORDER OF DRAW?
BLOOD CULTURES OR ANY STERILE COLLECTION TUBE
Is starting an IV a phlebotomist duty?
No
Malpractice is a claim of what ??
Improper treatment
What is the first thing to do in the event of a needle stick?
Wash the site with soap and water for 30 minutes.
HEMATOLOGY
THE STUDY OF BLOOD
WHAT TUBE HAS A FILL LINE AND MUST BE FILLED?
LIGHT BLUE (SODIUM CITRATE)
Proof of participation in workshops to upgrade skills required to renew certification?
CEUs
A phlebotomist is negligent if they dont place needle in sharps container proplerly.. ( True or false)
TRUE
Face mask, gloves and respirator are all examples of what?
PPE
THE LUMEN AND BEVEL
WAHT TUBE HAS NO ADDITIVE?
RED
What are the different areas of the lab?
Hematology, Chemistry, Coagualtion ,Blood Bank and microbiology are some.
The standard of care that a phlebotomist is influenced by is which organization?
The Joint Commission
How long should you rinse your eyes if Body fluid comes in contact with your eye?
10 minutes
ADDITIVE
WHAT TUBES HAVE EDTA?
PINK, DARK BLUE, LAVENDER AND WHITE (MOST COMMON)
What Made you decide to do phlebotomy?
Everyone tell me your response....
Why do some test require immediate cooling?
To slow down the metabolic process
When putting on protective clothing the order is gown first,mask,goggles and gloves last, TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
FLUIDS THAT COME FROM A TUBE WITH A CLOTTING AGENT?
SERUM
WHAT IS THE PROPER ORDER OF DRAW?
BLOOD CULTURES, LIGHT BLUE DARK BLUE WITH NO ADDITIVE, RED , (GOLD OR SST) LIGHT GREEN, GREEN, LAVENDER, PINK AND ANY EDTA TUBES , YELLOW AND GREY