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Preperetion for the Board Exam
Which of the additives the yellow-topped vacuum collection tube contains? | Sodium Polyanetholesulfonate [SPS] |
What size of the butterfly is frequently used? | The butterfly udes 23 gauge, most all the time on newborn |
Which of the anticoagulants is found in a royal blue-topped blood collection tube? | no additive in the blue-topped tube |
What is Lithium heparin? and for which tests it uses? | Lithium heparin is a suitable anticoagulant that used for tests such as Glucose level |
What is RAM SAFE-T-FILL? | RAM SAFE-T-FILL is a blood microcollection system |
The purple-topped tube | Used for a blood cell count test that requires whole blood collected |
The pink-topped tude | Used for blood-banking procedures |
BD Unopette | A prefilled device used as a collection and dilution unit |
The light blue-topped tube | Collects PT and APTT specimens |
EDTA | An anticoagulants that recommended for blood smear preparations |
In an emergency room an unconscious patient may be identified by who? | Temporary identification label on the hand |
Identification procedures for outpatients includes | - photo identification - birth date - address - identification by a family member |
Common sites for venipuncture [the antecubital area] | First choice - Median Cubital Second choice - Cephalic vein Third choice - Basilic vein |
The maximum time for a tourniquet? | No more than 1 [one] minute |
In some cases, why do we need to warm the site of venipuncture | To increase localized blood flow |
How many times should one patient be punctured during a procedure? | No more than twice |
Which tubes should be always drawn first? | Blood culture |
When should safety devices be activated during a venipuncture procedure? | Immediately after withdrawal from the vein |
What are "competency statements" for phlebotomists? | Entry-level skills, tasks, roles |
What is Veracity? | An essential character trait for a phlebotomist, such as "telling the true" |
How should a phlebotomist treat a deaf patient | Ask the patient if you should repeat the steps before the procedure |
Phases of Laboratory Testing | 1. Preanalytical [drow the blood, the most important phase] 2. Analytical [test the blood in a lab] 3. Postanalytical [result from the lab] |
What is SOP | Standard Operating Procedures |
Zones of interpersonal space | - Intimate space [direct contact up to 18 inches] - Personal space [18 inches to 4 feet] - Social space [4 - 12 feet] - Public space [more than 12 feet] |
An example of Internal Stakeholder for phlebotomy services? | Physician or nurse |
An example of "good rapport" with a patient ? | Being courteous and showing empathy |
In which phase of laboratory testing do phlebotomists have the most impact ? | Preanalytical |
How employers provide feedback on a phlebotomist's ability to do his/her job ? | Performance evaluations |
What should a phlebotomist do if the patient assigned to him/her does not speak English ? | Seek a translator or written instructions in that language |
Which phase of the laboratory process involves performing a chemical assay on a serum specimen ? | Analytic |
The color coding for needles what indicates ? | Gauge size |
What indicates the diameter of the needle ? | Gauge of the needle. The small the gauge number, the larger the needle diameter |
Winged Infusion is known as what ? | A butterfly |
What is the most common agent used to decontaminate a venipuncture site ? | Isopropanol |
A phlebotomist walks into a patient's room to collect a blood specimen. There are several family members in the room watching television with the patient. What should the phlebotomist do ? | Ask the patient if it okay for the family to step outside during the procedure |
Why is it important to position the patient properly prior to venipuncture ? | Patient comfort and safety |
If the patient is burned near the right elbow, where would the preferred venipuncture location be ? | Left arm's antecubital area |
The best angle for needle insertion during a venipucture is ___ degrees | 45 degrees |
The optimal depth of a finger stick in a child is ____ | Less than 2.0 mm |
What needle gauge is required for scalp vein venipuncture of an infant ? | 23 gauge |
The angle of the needle for scalp venipuncture of an infant should be ____ degrees | 15 - 60 degrees |
What are complications resulting from multiple deep skin punctures on an infants heel ? | Hepalitis |
Which phase is most important for the phlebotomist?
1. Planning ahead. This is the most important part of carrying out any procedure, and is usually done at the start of a phlebotomy session.
What are the three phases of laboratory testing which phases should the phlebotomist really focus on?
Total testing process in the laboratory is a cyclical process divided into three phases: preanalytical, analytical and postanalytical.
What is the role of phlebotomists in the laboratory?
Phlebotomists collect blood for donation or for testing, so the blood can be analyzed in a clinical laboratory. Blood tests are used to diagnose illness, evaluate the effectiveness of medications and determine whether a patient is receiving proper nutrition.
What are the two main areas in the lab phlebotomy?
The two main areas of the laboratory are the anatomic and clinical areas; the phlebotomist works in the clinical area.