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What is the primary duty for the phlebotomist? collection of blood samples via venipuncture or micro techniques When do you use the non-evacuated collection system? when the veins are prone to collapse or if the phlebotomist needs more control over the blood collection flow rate What is the hub/tube holder part of the needle? plastic sleeve that the needle hilt screws into, also holds the tube What are the four major work duties of a Phlebotomy Technician? equipment procedure patient care records & patient information
What is the safety device of the needle? to prevent accidental needle sticks and possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens List examples of bodily fluids besides blood. urine feces sputum cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) synovial fluid from joints pleural fluid from lungs pericardial fluid from around the heart When should a phlebotomist use a syringe? non-evacuated collection system; when the veins are prone to collapse or if the phlebotomist needs more control over the blood collection flow rate What are the three phases of the testing process in a laboratory? pre-analytical phase analytical phase post-analytical phase
What is a pareto chart? bar charts made to show the frequency of problems What are the three main veins in the antecubital fossa? median cubital vein, cephalic vein, and basilic vein Define quality control. a system of maintaining standards in manufactured products ...in other words, a procedure or set of procedures intended to ensure that a manufactured product adheres to a defined set of quality criteria Which vein in the antecubital fossa is the most preferred? medial cubital fossa; cephalic is the second choice Quality control records should include ... expiration dates proper use stability information storage information precision and accuracy of testing supplies/reagent
Why is the median cubital vein the most preferred vein in the antecubital fossa? it has structural support, large, and less likely to develop a hematoma the cephalic vein is the second best because it lies on the outside of the antecubital fossa so it makes positioning the patient and needle slightly more difficult What is the CDC? Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Why is the cephalic veins not the last choice in the antecubital fossa? it surrounded by bone, tendon, artery and major nerve; its not supported well What is the CDC responsible for? standard precautions for disease control Define turgor the resilience or bounce of a vein
Define universal precautions an approach to infection control; according to the concept of Universal Precautions, all human blood and certain human body fluids are treated as if known to be infectious for HIV, HBV, and other Bloodborne pathogens What does ADIET mean? Acknowledge, Duration, Introduce, Explain, Thank What is a nosocomial infection? hospital acquired infection How long should the tourniquet be on? less then 1 minute Define protective isolation precautions to make sure the patients with weakened immune systems are not exposed to organisms that could potentially lead to infection and/or complications What antiseptic is commonly used for blood collection?
alcohol What are three examples of isolation precautions? airborne precautions contact precautions droplet precautions What angle should you hold the needle when performing a venipuncture? 15 to 30 degrees What are airborne precautions? Microbes float on airways and travel long distances. Examples: TB, chickenpox, measles. Hand washing, PPE, N95 (filter) face mask before entering the room. What should be labeled on the specimen tubes? patient's name patient's DOB date and time of collection phlebotomist initials
What is the purpose of using a winged collection set? for more difficult draws, offers greater precision in placement and more flexibility during changing tubes Define reservoir a place where the microorganism resides, thrives, and reproduces What is the very first thing you should do in the event of an accidental needle stick injury? wash needle stick and/or cut with soap and water What is the single most important way to prevent the spread of infection? hand washing What is included in personal protective equipment (PPE)? Gloves Eyewear Facial: Masks Clothing: surgical gown/coat
What is a centrifuge? Machine used to separate fluids to different densities by spinning at radial force What is the normal anatomical position? standard position patient standing erect, facing forward, arms at the side with the palms facing forward What is the lateral recumbent position? safety position patient is lying on the side What is the supine position? patient is lying down, face up, palms up What are phlebotomist job tasks? equipment assembly keep track of supplies follow safety rules
collection of blood from a vein using a multi-sample needle or syringe when large amounts of blood is required What is the most common blood collection system? evacuated blood collection system What are the parts of the needle? bevel, lumen, shaft/cannula, hilt, sheath/sleeve, hub/tube holder, and safety device What is the bevel part of the needle? slanted tip of needle What is the lumen part of the needle? hollow opening inside of the needle, that allows blood to flow through (expressed in gauges) What is the shaft/cannula part of the needle? the length on the needle (expressed in inches)
What is the hilt part of the needle? the threaded part at the base of the needle that is used to connect to the tube holder What is the sheath/sleeve part of the needle? the rubber piece covering the second needle What is the safety device of the needle? to prevent accidential needlesticks and possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens What is the purpose of performing a venipuncture using the non-evacuated collection method? if the veins are prone to collapse or if the phlebotomist needs more control over the blood collection flow rate what is the purpose of using a lancet system for specimen collection? when smaller amounts of blood is needed to be collected from adults or when collecting from an infant?
hematomas scar tissue sides of paralysis sides of mastectomy arteriovenous fistula IV sites If a patient has an IV in both arms, where can you draw blood? always draw below the site of the IV, and use a discard tube prior to drawing the tubes to be tested What is the correct angle for needle insertion when performing a venipuncture? 15° - 30° What are the elements of a requisition form? Patient's first and last name DOB and gender of patient Name of physician requesting procedure Date and time of collection Indication of tests requested Source of specimen
What are the main elements of specimen label? Patient's name Patient's DOB Date of collection Time of collection Phlebotomist's initials What is the significance of using the winged collection method when performing a venipuncture? For more difficult draws, it offers the phlebotomist a greater precision in placement and more flexibility during tube changes. What are the reasons for using the winged collection method? Small veins Fragile veins Superficial veins Many tubes Allow to let go of needle to have both hands free What is a capillary puncture? Aka dermal puncture, used to collect when small amounts of blood are needed.
infant heel What is the safety mechanism on a lancet called? monoject monoletter At what angle should a blood smear be performed at? 25° - 30° What is the purpose of performing an arterial puncture? for the analysis of blood gases What should you do if you think you have accidentially punctured an artery? Calmly remove the tourniquet and needle. Apply immediate pressure to the site. Use one hand on either side of elbow, raise arm above heart. Maintain pressure for at least 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, lower arm and perform a visual check to ensure bleeding has stopped. After bleeding stops, apply pressure bandage & provide aftercare instructions: ice to dull soreness and instruct the patient not to lift anything heavy for 1 hour.
What is the part of the needle that is measured in gauges? lumen What additive(s) are in the yellow tube? ACD, Acid-citrate dextrose What is a steady, stable state of life? homeostasis What is the blood to additive ratio for light blue tubes? 9: What is the lavender test tube used for? contains EDTA to prevent clotting by binding to calcium. send to hematology to test for CBC, ESR, HgA1c, and platelet counts What is blood culture tube used for? contains Sodium Polyanethol Sulfonate (SPS) to keep microorganisms alive. send to microbiology and virology labs to test for cultures
