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Are responsible for collecting blood specimen for testing in the laboratory

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Phlebotomist

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Are commonly used by phlebotomist regardless of collection method

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General blood collection equipment and supplies

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Is primarily used for the outpatient department and typically has a table for supplies,

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Blood-drawing station

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The __________ should be comfortable with an adjustable arm rest

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Phlebotomy chair

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An ________________ makes the collection portable

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Equipment carrier

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A hand held phlebotomy equipment is used for ____ cases

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Stat

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Is usually utilized for early morning phlebotomy rounds

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Phlebotomy cart

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The carts are left in the hallway to avoid __________________

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Nosocomial infection

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A ___________ and ___________ should be used when performing blood collection

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New pair of gloves and glove liners

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What are the gloves that are approved to be used during phlebotomy

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Non sterile
Disposable latex
Nitrile
Neoprene
Polyethylene
Vinyl

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It is best if the phlebotomist uses _____ when his/her skin is prone to allergies and dermatitis

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Liners

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Are used to prevent sepsis

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Antisepsis

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Are used in killing microorganisms on surfaces and instruments

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Disinfectants

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Is recommended as a substitute for hand washing except when the hands are visibly soiled

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Hand sanitizer

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Are clean 2x2 inch gauze folded in fouths

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Gauze pads

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Can be used to hold pressure after blood collection instead of cotton balls, since they have fluid proof backing that prevents contamination

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Gauze pads

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Can be used on the blood collection site once the bleeding has stop

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Bandages

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___________________ for blood films are used in hematology determination

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1x3-inch glass microscope slides

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Is recommended to be used when labeling specimens

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Pen with non-smear ink

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Can be used to determine collection times and to time tests

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Watch with timer

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Are used as receptacles for needles, syringes, lancets and other sharp objects

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Sharp disposal container/sharps containers

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Are used to transport blood and other specimens to the laboratory

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Biohazard bags

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Pieces of equipment that are used for venipuncture purposes only

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Venipuncture equipment

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Are transillumination portable devices that use infrared light to help health professionals locate and assess veins for venous access

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Vein-locating devices

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Is a constricting device applied to a patients arm prior to venipuncture
Tourniquet
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Are used for withdrawing blood samples
Needles
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3 types of needles used for venipuncture
Multi-sample Hypodermic Winged infusion
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Is classified according to the diameter of the lumen. The higher the number the smaller the actual needle diameter
Needle gauge
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What is the appropriate gauge that should be used
20-23
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What needle gauge is the most commonly used
21
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The length of the needle needed in venipuncture is
1- 1.5 inches
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Is a closed collection system composed of multi-sample needle, tube holder, and evacuated tubes, Wich prevents exposure to contamination
Evacuated tubes system (ETS)
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The disinfectant preferred to be used in venipuncture are
(EPA)-registered sodium hypochlorite with 1:100 dilution
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For spills clean up procedure the ___ dilution is used
10%
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Antiseptics used in blood collection
70% ethyl alcohol 70% isopropyl alcohol Benzalkonium chloride Chlorhexidine gluconate Hydrogen peroxide Povidone iodine Tincture iodine
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Are used in the (ETS) and are equiped with safety features
Multi-sample needles
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Is used in the syringe system and comes with different gauges and lengths for different types of usage
Hypodermic needle
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Is used for difficult veins such as those of pediatric or elderly patients because it is more flexible than the needle or syringe
Winged infusion set (butterfly)
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Is used as an alternative method when drawing blood from patients with small or difficult veins
Syringe system
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It is a traditional collection procedure that uses a syringe to draw blood from the patient, and the collected specimen is transferred into tubes
Syringe system
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What are the components of the syringe system
1) a syringe needle with resheathing feature 2)a syringe that is divided into graduated barrel and plunger
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Syringes that are commonly used in phlebotomy are _____,_____,_____
2 mL, 5 mL, and 10 mL
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Facilitates the transfer of blood into tubes without stopper removal or the use of a syringe
Syringe transfer devices
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Is a closed collection system that is considered to be the most efficient system for collecting blood
Evacuated tube system (ETS)
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The procedure involves piercing one end of the double pointed needle into the vein and the other end in the stopper of the evacuated tube allows the blood to flow into the tube.
Evacuated tube system (ETS)
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This method enables numerous tubes to be collected in a single venipuncture
Evacuated tube system (ETS)
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The Evacuated tube system (ETS)is composed of _____________,___________, and ____________ that prevent the exposure of the specimen to contaminants
Multi-sample needles Tube holders Evacuated tubes
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The ___________ can accommodate different sized tubes.
Tube holders
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The _____ and the __________ are permanently attached as a unit or come pre-assembled
Needle Tube holder
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Are color coded tubes filled with a predetermined volume of blood by vacuum.
Evacuated tubes
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The blood collection tube may contain one or more _________ depending on the test ordered by the physician
Additives
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The tube should be gently inverted __ to __ times after the collection to mix the additive with the specimen
3-10
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Commonly called blood thinners, are chemical substances that prevent blood clots
Anticoagulants
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What are the 2 methods of anticoagulants
Precipitation of calcium Preventing thrombin formation
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What are the different types of anticoagulants
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) Citrates Heparin Oxalates
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Includes acid citrate dextrose, citrate phosphate dextrose and sodium polyanethol
Special-use anticoagulants
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Are substances that prevent the breakdown of glucose by blood cells or glycolysis
Antiglycolytic agents
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The most common antiglycolytic agents that preserves glucose and prevents growth of bacteria
Sodium fluoride
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Enhances coagulation in serum specimen tubes
Clot activators
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2 types of clot activators enhances coagulation
Clotting factors (thrombin) Substances that provide more surface for platelet activation (silica)(celite)
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Inhibits cells from metabolizing substances and moves between cells and serum or plasma when centrifuged
Thixotropic gel separator
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Are made of materials that are free of trace element contamination.
Trace element free tubes
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They have royal blue stoppers and are used for a variety of purposes such as trace element tests toxicology studies and nutrient determination
Trace element-free tubes
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Is any substance that is placed within the tube and can be used in ETS tubes to prevent clotting and to preserve the components
Additives
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What additive is indicated by the Red Cap
No additive
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What additive is indicated by the orange Cap
Coagulant
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What additive is indicated by the yellow Cap
Coagulant and separation Gel
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What additive is indicated by the green Cap
Heparin sodium
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What additive is indicated by the light green Cap
Heparin lithium
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What additive is indicated by the purple Cap
EDTA coagulant
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What additive is indicated by the light blue Cap
Sodium citrate 1:9
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What additive is indicated by the black Cap
Sodium citrate 1:4
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What additive is indicated by the Grey Cap
Potassium Oxalate Monohydrate and Sodium fluoride
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Refers to the specific order that must be followed by a phlebotomist when collecting blood samples to prevent any cross contamination
Order of Draw

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