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1
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If asked to draw a red, light blue, blood cultures and lavender. Which is last?

A

Lavender

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What is the recommended disinfection to clean up blood, or other bodily fluid contamination?

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Sodium Hypochlorite (bleach)

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3
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Informed consent is required for ____?

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Invasive surgery and biopsy

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4
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Red top is used for the following tests ….

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Blood pregnancy and hepatic panel

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5
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Which vein is the first choice for a routine venipuncture?

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Median Cubital

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6
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Tiger top is used for a ______ .

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Thyroid panel

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7
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After the needle is withdrawn, what is the NEXT step?

A

Activate the safety device

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8
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Is it okay to use 70 % isopropyl alcohol for cleansing the site when drawing blood for ethanol testing?

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No

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9
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What is the first thing you will do in a case o an accident needle stick?

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Wash the site for 30/60 seconds with soap and water

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10
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When drawing from a patient who has had a mastectomy where is the appropriate place to draw?

A

Opposite side in the hand

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11
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What is the best site for a dermal puncture on an adult?

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Middle finger

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12
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If the processing lab is backed up on resulting, what will you do with your samples?

A

Send them anyway

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13
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When drawing from an HIV patient, what extra precautions do you need to take?

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None, always wear gloves

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14
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What would be a reason for a light blue top to be rejected for processing?

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QNS (quantity not sufficient)

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15
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What is the proper blood to additive ratio for a light blue top tube?

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9:1 (The blood to additive ratio is 9 parts blood to 1 part sodium citrate)

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16
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When should a phlebotomist wash their hands?

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Before and after the draw

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17
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What PPE is required when drawing blood and handling blood products?

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Gloves

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18
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What is the additive in a dark green tube?

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Sodium Heparin

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19
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How do you explain a phlebotomy procedure to a young child?

A

In simple terms

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20
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What uses heat, steam, and chemicals?

A

Sterilization

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21
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What can be caused by leaving the tourniquet on too long?

A

Hemoconcentration

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22
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What are the special handling requirements for an ammonia sample?

A

Place on ice

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23
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If a hematoma starts to form and the patient says it hurts, what should the Phlebotomist do?

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Stop the draw, apply pressure, and reassess

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24
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What Blood Born Pathogen can remain on surfaces for up to 7 days, if not properly disinfected?

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HBV (hepatitis B)

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25
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If a Dr. orders a CMP, CBC, PT, and blood cultures what is the correct order of draw?

A

Blood cultures, Lt Blue, SST (Gold), and Lavender (EDTA)

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26
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Where is the proper place for the tourniquet to be placed during a venipuncture?

A

3-4 inches above the site

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27
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What is the appropriate equipment used for a hand draw?

A

23-gauge Butterfly

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28
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What does warming the site do?

A

Increase localized blood flow

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29
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What is the proper needle angle for a routine ETS drawn?

A

15-30 degrees

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30
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Where does FDP (fibrin degradation products) go for processing?

A

Coagulation department

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31
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What is the purpose of checking the arm band of an inpatient who was lab orders?

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Avoiding patient identification errors

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32
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If a patient extends his or her arm, this is an example of what type of consent?

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Implied consent

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33
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What is the number one way to prevent cross contamination of microorganisms from one patient to another?

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Hand washing (hand decontamination)

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34
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How long should a specimen drawn in an SST tube be allowed to sit and clot before centrifugation?

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30-60 minutes

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35
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According to CLSI standards what is the maximum time a specimen (plasma or serum) can be left at room temp. before centrifugation?

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2 hours

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36
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What is it that states that a patient has the right to refuse medical procedures and be inform of all consequences in doing so?

A

Patient bill of rights

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37
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If a patient is on blood thinners or in an aspirin regimen what should be used after the blood drawn?

A

Coban wrap

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38
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Out of red, green, light blue, and lavender top tubes which will produce serum?

A

Red

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39
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What agency is responsible for the health and safety of workers?

40
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Once the blood drawn is complete what is the next step?

A

Dispose of the needle into a puncture resistant container (sharps container)

41
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Why is it important to ask for feedback when communicating with the patient?

A

To make sure they understand what is being said

42
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What type of isolation requires special handling and ventilation?

A

Airborne isolation

43
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If a specimen is lipemic, what can this be an indication of?

A

Patient not fasting

44
Q

What is used to collect DNA samples by swabbing the inside of the cheek?

A

Buccal Swab

45
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What is the purpose of patient ID numbers being on the tube labels?

A

Avoiding confusing patients with the same first and last name

46
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When drawing multiple tubes, when would the tourniquet be released?

A

As soon as blood flow is established

47
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What department is responsible for sterile supplies?

A

Central Supply

48
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What is the most important part of blood culture collection?

A

Aseptic procedure (cleansing of the site)

49
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If you have an order to collect a Prothrombin Time (PT) specimen from a patient with IV’s in both arms, where would you draw?

50
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At what age and weight will you no longer perform a heel puncture?

A

Older than 12 months and more than 21 pounds

51
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What can happen if you draw a EDTA tube before a serum tube?

A

Cross contamination resulting in high potassium levels, and false low calcium levels

52
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What does the term hematoma mean?

A

Blood leaking from the vessel under the skin

53
Q

What are the social handling requirements for a Vitamin B12?

A

Protect from light

54
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When performing a bleeding time test, how high should the blood pressure cuff be inflated to?

55
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Sweating, looking pale, and complaining of blurry vision can be signs of what?

A

Vasovagal Syncope

56
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Which coagulation test can be performed at bed site using a point of care instrument?

A

PTT and INR

57
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What tube is a CBC collected in?

58
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What tube is an Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate drawn in?

59
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According to OSHA why do we activate the safety feature on a needle?

A

To prevent accidental needle sticks

60
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What does FBS stand for?

A

Fasting blood sugar

61
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What is the normal range for a fasting glucose for an adult?

A

Anything under 100

62
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What two analyses are included in an electrolyte panel?

A

Sodium and potassium

63
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If you draw blood from a patient without his or her consent what can the Phlebotomist be charged with?

64
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What is the substance at the bottom of a serum separator tube?

A

Thixotropic gel

65
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What color top would an aluminum be drawn in?

A

Royal blue

66
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How many tubes are needed for a 3-hour GTT?

67
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when do you change out the sharps container?

68
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What color tubes are used to draw hemoglobin A1C, and a PT/PTT, and what is the correct order of draw?

A
  1. Light blue
  2. Lavender
69
Q

What is the special handling required for paternity testing?

A

Chain of custody

70
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What would be the appropriate equipment to use for drawing from a patient with small, thing, fragile veins?

A

Butterfly with syringe

71
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How much urine would an adult female patient need to produce for STD testing?

72
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If a patient is being drawn for a PT/INR test, what medication are they on?

73
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If a patient comes in asking for results, what should you do?

A

Advise them to mane an appt. with their Dr.

74
Q

When instructing a patient to collect a stool sample, make sure that you instruct the patient to do…

A

Do not mix stool and urine

75
Q

When drawing blood from a hemophilic patient, instruct them to …..

A

Hold pressure on the site for 2 minutes

76
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How often does a centrifuge need to be calibrated?

A

Every 6 months

77
Q

What test do you draw without tourniquet?

A

Lactic Acid

78
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If a patient faints during a blood draw, what is the vital sign that must be checked before you let them leave?

79
Q

How long can plasma sit at room temp.?

80
Q

How long do you rotate a NP saw in each nostril when collecting a COVID screening test?

A

15 seconds

81
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How do you collect a POC glucose test?

A

Strip and drop of blood

82
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If a patient presents to the lab for a fasting glucose blood draw but indicated he or she is NOT fasting, what should the Phlebotomist do?

A

Draw anyway and document “non-fasting”

83
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If you suspect child or elder abuse or neglect, what should you do?

A

Notify your supervisor

84
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What step is NO LONGER recommended for patients who pass out?

A

Ammonia inhalants

85
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How long should a patient fast for a fasting blood sugar?

86
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What contains documentation of chemical safety and precautions?

87
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What equipment is needed for a urine C&S?

A

Sterile cup and alcohol wipe (towelette)

88
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What kind of checks need to be performed on POC equipment in a Dr.’s office?

A

Quality Control Checks

89
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What agency mandates a written exposure plan?

90
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What is the normal BP for an adult?

91
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What is outside of the normal range for BP on an adult?

A

130/94 (high)

92
Q

If a coworker comes back late from lunch and asks you to cover for him or her, what will you do?

A

Tell them you cannot cover for them

93
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What test will you collect in an amber colored tube?

94
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Abbreviations need to know
1. FBS
2. QID
3. PP
4. HS

A
  1. fasting blood sugar
  2. 4 times daily
  3. Post Prandial (after meal)
  4. Hours of sleep
95
Q

Some tips to help students remember some of these using word associates are
1. Pepsi Can
2. Bili and amber have a great relationship
3. Salty Banana
4. Who’s your daddy?

A
  1. Aluminum in a royal blue tube
  2. Amber colored tube
  3. 2 ananlytes in an electrolyte panel (sodium, potassium)
  4. Chain of custody for paternity testing

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