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which of the following is not a phlebotomists duty? ✔✔Staring Intravenous IV Lines
A national organization that sets standards for phlebotomy procedures is the: ✔✔Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute
Which type of contact infection transmission involves transfer of an infective microbe to the mucous membranes of a susceptible individual by means of a cough or sneeze? ✔✔droplet
Which of the following is a test of the respiratory system? ✔✔ABGs
the receiving chambers of the heart are ✔✔atria
An individual's blood type is determined by the presence or absence of a certain type of ✔✔Antigen present on the red blood cell
Which of the following veins is not an antecubital vein? ✔✔femoral
Which needle gauge has the largest lumen? ✔✔18 "the smaller the needle the bigger the gauge"
Which government agency regulates the quality of gloves worn when performing phlebotomy procedures? ✔✔FDA
The test performed in the following department are collected in a tube with a light blue stopper ✔✔coagulation
Never leave a tourniquet on for more than ✔✔1 minute
you must draw a pro time a specimen from a patient with a IVs in both arms, Which of the following locations is the best place to draw the specimen? ✔✔below the IV
What is PKU? ✔✔A hereditary inability to metabolize phenylalanine
Which tests requires strict skin antisepsis procedures before specimen collection? ✔✔blood culture
Which type of blood cell is responsible for gas exchange in circulating blood? ✔✔red blood cells
Professional negligence is also called: ✔✔malpractice
which of the following items is the most important for phlebotomists to keep in mind during their daily routine in medical settings?
-burglary
-privilege granted to a physician
-confidentiality
-consent ✔✔confidentiality
Which department performs chemical screening tests on urine specimens? ✔✔urinalysis
which department monitors warfarin therapy? ✔✔coagulation?
Which cells are responsible for defense and immunity? ✔✔white blood cells -leukocytes
The liquid portion of a blood specimen (without an anticoagulation) is called: ✔✔serum
this is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergents to remove blood, mucous, etc. ✔✔sanitization
This is a process that involves soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity of disease causing organisms. ✔✔disinfection
The process used for supplies that would come in contact with internal body tissue or an open wound. It involves the use of heat (steam) and an autoclave. ✔✔sterilization
which blood test includes WBC and RBS counts, hemoglobin and hematocrit? ✔✔CBC
the most common blood type is ✔✔O , 45% of the population has this blood type.
Small red spots on a patients skin due to blood clotting abnormality is referred to as ✔✔petechiae
Diagnosis and treatment of diseases characterized by joint inflammation is part of which medical specialty? ✔✔rheumatology
Deceitful practice or false portrayal of facts either by words or conduct is the definition of: ✔✔fraud
inflammation of a vein in conjunction with formation of a blood clot is called: ✔✔thrombophlebitis
thromb "clot" phlebitis "inflammation of the vein"
which of the following is an abnormal finding in blood? ✔✔bacteria
which of the following is a common route for administration of parental medication? ✔✔injection
a pre-filled syringe is also known as a ✔✔cartridge
contain a pre measured amount of medication in a cartridge with a needle attached
which of the following muscles is commonly used for intramuscular injection in the infant? ✔✔vastus lateralis
children younger then 2
what is the function of hemoglobin? ✔✔Carry oxygen from the lungs and to carry carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs
Guides used to monitor all aspects of patient care are called: ✔✔QA standards
Performing one's duties in the same manner as any other reasonable and prudent person with the same experience and training is referred to as ✔✔standard of care
A single order that is administered immediately and usually written for emergencies is known as ✔✔STAT order
gastrin/homocysteine -ice slurry
Critical values (test values that are considered life threatening) are also called: ✔✔panic values.
Which of the following would be a pre-analytical error related to specimen storage ✔✔exposure to light
Which type of precautions would be used for patient who has pulmonary tuberculosis? ✔✔airborne
the abbreviation fro the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome ✔✔HIV
When a person has developed antibodies directed against that virus ✔✔immune
An example of a disease requiring droplet isolation is ✔✔pertussis- "whooping cough" is a respiratory disease transmitted by droplets.
What word is used to best describe the breakdown of red blood cells? ✔✔hemolysis
The lab abbreviation PT stands for ✔✔prothrombin time
which of the following stopper color identifies a tube used for coagulation testing ✔✔light blue
most coagulation tests require plasma specimens collected in light blue top tubes containing the anticoagulant sodium citrate
Heparin prevents blood from clotting by ✔✔inhibiting thrombin
what is the purpose of an antiglycolytic agent? ✔✔It prevents glycolysis. The breakdown or metabolism of glucose.
lipemia results from ✔✔high fat content of the blood
a patient with a high degree of jaundice typically has ✔✔yellow kin and sclera
to eliminate the effects of diet, exercise and other factors on results
A phlebotomy needle that does not have a safety feature: ✔✔must be used with a holder that has a safety feature
A laboratory report form should state that a specimen has been collected by capillary puncture: ✔✔because results can vary by specimen source
which of the following items is unnecessary when performing a routine venipuncture? ✔✔disinfectants
antiseptics are the one that are used routinely
Which tubes must be first in the order of the draw ✔✔Blood culture tubes (yellow)
