Phlebotomy Flashcards

1
Q

What is the time period for a newborn screening?

A

24-48 hours after birth

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2
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If your patient faints while getting an injection, what position would you put them in?

A

SUPINE

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3
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What PPE needs to be worn when drawing blood?

A

GLOVES

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4
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What color blood vial is used for hematology labs?

A

LAVENDER

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5
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What degree angle is required for a venipuncture?

A

15 degrees

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6
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What can you do if a patient has poor circulation during a capillary collection?

A

Warm the hand

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7
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What is the correct location for a blood draw on an 18-month-old?

A

Superficial dorsal hand veins

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8
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What is a preanalytical error that can affect test results during a venipuncture?

A

Adjusting the order of draw

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9
Q

What vein is your last resort vein?

A

BASILIC VEIN

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10
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Which department is responsible for reviewing coagulation tests?

A

Hematology

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11
Q

Where do you dispose of needles?

A

SHARP CONTAINER

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12
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When using a butterfly needle, how should it be held?

A

By the wings

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13
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What color tube should be used to draw for a blood glucose level?

A

Gray Top

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14
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After drawing blood, how long do you wait for leakage?

A

5-10 seconds

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15
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What is the purpose of using a clinical centrifuge?

A

To separate a specimen into different components

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16
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What do you need to do after a blood draw?

A

Initial and document the time the specimen was collected

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17
Q

What is the first step when collecting a specimen?

A

IDENTIFYING THE PATIENT

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18
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What is the order of draw for blood collection?

A

Green, Lavender, Gray

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19
Q

What can affect lab results?

A

Adjusting the order of draw

20
Q

What test is performed to determine anemia?

21
Q

What do you need to do when you are done collecting blood?

A

INITIAL OF THE DRAWER ON THE LABEL

22
Q

What department is coagulation associated with?

A

HEMATOLOGY

23
Q

How do you identify a patient when performing a venipuncture?

A

STATE/SPELL FIRST/ LAST NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH

24
Q

What color blood tube is used when drawing for a blood glucose test?

25
What is a key consideration when using a centrifuge?
Cap tubes before running and balance them
26
What is the method for heel sticks on patients?
Until the age of 1 year
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What is the butterfly method in blood drawing?
Hold by the wings
28
What can be used to help with capillary blood draw?
Heat pack
29
What should be done after blood collection in tubes?
Invert tubes 3-4 times to prevent clotting
30
Where is the location for intradermal injections?
Forearm area, 2-3 finger lengths below the antecubital space
31
What must be drawn first if blood cultures are ordered?
Cultures
32
What is the needle size for subcutaneous injections?
½-⅝ inch
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What is the injection angle for subcutaneous injections?
45 degrees unless obese, then 90 degrees
34
What is the typical route of administration for insulin?
Subcutaneous
35
What is the injection angle for intramuscular injections?
90 degrees
36
What is the injection angle for intradermal injections?
3-4 fingers below the antecubital area
37
What is the order of draw for blood collection?
Blood Cultures, Yellow, Light Blue, Red, Gold, Green, Lavender, Gray
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What tube is used for PT-INR tests?
Light Blue tube
39
What tube is used for CBC-INR tests?
Light Blue tube
40
What tube is used for A1C levels?
Lavender tube
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What does PT/INR measure?
Blood clotting factors
42
What should a patient do to help with blood draw?
Pump their fist 3 times
43
Where should a tourniquet be placed?
3-4 inches above the site
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How long should a tourniquet not be left on?
No longer than 60 seconds
45
What additive is used in the light blue tube for PT/INR tests?
Sodium Citrate