LESSON 4

Question 1

It is primarily used for the outpatient department and typically has a table for supplies, a comfortable chair for the patient to sit on during the procedure, and a bed or padded table for the heelstick procedure for infants and young children.

Answer 1

The blood-drawing station

Question 2

The phlebotomy chair should be: (2)

Answer 2

Comfortable and with an adjustable arm rest.

Question 3

An ____ makes the collection portable.

Answer 3

equipment carrier

Question 4

A hand-held phlebotomy equipment is used for _____

Answer 4

“stat” cases

Question 5

A/an ____ is usually utilized for early-morning phlebotomy rounds.
The ____ are left in the hallway to avoid nosocomial infection.

Answer 5

phlebotomy cart

Question 6

A new pair of gloves and glove liners should be used when performing blood collection. The gloves that are approved to be used during phlebotomy are: (6)

Answer 6

(1) non-sterile

(2) disposable latex

(3) nitrile

(4) neoprene

(5) polyethylene

(6) vinyl

Question 7

These are used to prevent sepsis, which is the presence of harmful bacteria that typically enters the human body through a wound or a break in the skin.

Answer 7

Antiseptics

Question 8

These are used in killing microorganisms on surfaces and instruments, should be handled with care because they could be harmful to the skin.

Answer 8

Disinfectants

Question 9

The ______ is recommended as a substitute for hand washing except when the hands are visibly soiled.

Answer 9

Use of hand sanitizer or wall-mounted hand sanitizer dispenser

Question 10

______ are clean 2x2-inch gauze folded in fourths. They can be used to hold pressure after blood collection instead of cotton balls, since they have fluid-proof backing that prevents contamination.

Answer 10

Gauze pads

Question 11

This can be used on the blood collection site once the bleeding has stopped. Other materials such as paper, cloth, or knitted tape can also be used over folded gauze.

Answer 11

Bandages

Question 12

______ for blood films are used in hematology determinations.

Answer 12

1x3-inch glass microscope slides

Question 13

A pen with______ is recommended to be used when labeling specimens.

Answer 13

non-smear ink

Question 14

This can be used to determine collection times and to time tests.

Answer 14

A watch with timer

Question 15

_______, commonly called “sharps containers,” are used as receptacle for needles, syringes, lancets, and other sharp objects.

Answer 15

Sharps disposal containers

Question 16

These are used to transport blood and other specimens to the laboratory. These are leak-proof bags marked with biohazard logo. An outside pocket is used to hold requisitions and other documentation.

Answer 16

Biohazard bags

Question 17

VENIPUNCTURE EQUIPMENT: these are transillumination portable devices that use infrared light to help health professionals locate and assess veins for safe venous access

Answer 17

Vein-locating devices

Question 18

VENIPUNCTURE EQUIPMENT: this is a constricting device applied to a patients arm prior to venipuncture with the aim of inflating the veins by restricting venous blood for a period of time. This device comes in different sizes and is intended for single use only.

Answer 18

Tourniquet

Question 19

VENIPUNCTURE EQUIPMENT: these are used for withdrawing blood samples. These are sterile and for single use only. The 3 types of ___ used in venipuncture are multi-sample, hypodermic, and winged
infusion.

Answer 19

Needles

Question 20

VENIPUNCTURE EQUIPMENT: ______ is classified according to the diameter of the lumen. The higher the number, the smaller the actual needle diameter. The appropriate gauge used should be 20 to 23, but a 21-needle gauge is the most commonly used. The length of the needle in venipuncture is 1 to 1.5 inches. The needles come with color-coded caps and hubs for easy identification. They are equipped with safety features such as resheathing, blunting, and retraction devices.

Answer 20

Needle gauge

Question 21

VENIPUNCTURE EQUIPMENT: this is a closed collection system composed of multi-sample needle, tube holder, and evacuated tubes, which prevents exposure to contaminants. One end of the needle is pierced through the vein and the other end is in the stopper of the evacuated tube allowing the blood to flow into the tube. This allows numerous tubes to be collected in a single venipuncture.

Answer 21

Evacuated tube system (ETS)