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1
Q

what test result is affected by using povidone-iodine
- glucose
- BUN
- potassium
- coagulation

A

potassium

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2
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when to replace sharps containers

A

2/3 full

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3
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tests that chain of custody applies to

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  • drug tests
  • forensic tests
  • BAC
  • paternity testing
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4
Q

order for removing PPE

A
  • gloves
  • goggles
  • gown
  • mask
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5
Q

who can discuss lab results with a pt

A

ordering provider

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6
Q

what testing is EDTA used for

A

hematology

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7
Q

what testing is sodium citrate used for

A

PT/PTT

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8
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what testing is potassium oxalate used for

A

chemistry

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9
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what testing is heparin used for

A

chemistry

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10
Q

steps after needlestick

A
  • wash with soap and water
  • report to supervisor
  • medical evaluation
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11
Q

where to place tourniquet if pt has sore above venipuncture site

A

tie the tourniquet over the pts sleeve

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12
Q

tube collected first in dermal puncture

A

lavender

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13
Q

how to store arterial blood gas after collection

A

put in ice slurry within 30 minutes of collection

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14
Q

how to store vitamin B6 specimens for transport

A

protect from light

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15
Q

how much blood to collect for blood culture

A
  • 20 mL total
  • 10 mL in each bottle
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16
Q

blood collection bag additive

A

citrate phosphate dextrose

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17
Q

pt identification in inpatient setting

A

verbal and wristband

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18
Q

what vaccine must be offered to a phlebotomist at no cost

A

hepatitis B

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19
Q

colors of hazards in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 704 Marking System

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  • red: fire hazard
  • white: hazard not covered by another color
  • yellow: instability
  • blue: health hazard
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20
Q

which tubes yield plasma but not serum

A
  • EDTA
  • PST
  • SPS
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21
Q

tube used for thyroid studies

A

speckled top

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22
Q

tube used for lactic acid test

A

gray

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23
Q

PPE for pt with pneumonia

A

gloves and mask

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24
Q

additive for chromosome analysis

A

heparin

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25
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normal range for WBC

A

4.4 to 11/mm cubed

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26
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PPE for pt with cutaneous diphtheria

A

gloves and gown

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27
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how long after med administration should you perform a peak test

A

1 to 2 hr

28
Q

normal range for total cholesterol

A

140 to 200 mg/dL

29
Q

why is order of draw for capillary collections different than venipuncture

A

increased rate of coagulation during capillary punctures

30
Q

for what tests would you use a tube containing lithium heparin

A
  • glucose
  • BUN
  • creatinine
  • electrolyte studies
31
Q

when should you take the temperature of a urine specimen

A

within 4 minutes of collection

32
Q

amount of urine for employment drug testing

A

at least 45 mL

33
Q

phlebotomy wedge

A

device that stabilizes the pts arm

34
Q

when to collect specimen for trough level of medication test

A

15 minutes before pt receives the next dose

35
Q

CLSI workflow pathway

A
  • pre-examination: post-puncture care, process specimen
  • examination: review and verify results
  • post-examination: enter critical lab data
36
Q

who should you ask for the last time meds were administered for peak level test

A

attending nurse

37
Q

what additive is used for tests on pt serum

A

thrombin

38
Q

needle size for collected donor units of blood

A

18-gauge

39
Q

how long should you abstain from ejaculation before a sperm count test

A

2 to 7 days

40
Q

what temperature should semen be transported at

A

37 C or 98.6 F

41
Q

how to warm venipuncture site

A
  • heat towel to 108 F
  • wrap around site for 3-5 minutes
  • encase towel in plastic bag
  • rinse in warm water for 1 minute
42
Q

where should blood be appplied to filter paper for newborn screening

A

printed side of paper in the circles

43
Q

consent used in emergency situations

A

implied consent

44
Q

accession number

A

identifier for a specimen

45
Q

normal range for troponin T levels

A

0 to 0.2 ng/mL

46
Q

potential consequence of mislabeling a blood bank specimen

A

transfusion reaction

47
Q

what happens if you apply the tourniquet too close to the draw site

A

hemoconcentration

48
Q

veins to use if pt has difficult to access veins

A

dorsal veins

49
Q

veins to use if pt has difficult to access veins

A

dorsal veins

50
Q

what temperature should you keep sputum specimens at

A

room temp

51
Q

what urine creatinine levels indicate tampering

A

below 20 mg/dL

52
Q

what should a pt do with their fist during donor blood collection

A

gently open and close their fist throughout the collection

53
Q

what to use to clean urinary meatus during clean-catch urine collection

A

mild antiseptic soap

54
Q

why should you not draw blood from the leg or foot of a pt with diabetes

A

more susceptible to infection

55
Q

what should you do if pt is asleep when you need to perform venipuncture

A

wake them up

56
Q

types of interpersonal space

A
  • intimate: within 18 inches, performing venipuncture
  • personal: 18 inches to 4 feet, explaining venipuncture
  • social: 4 to 12 feet, everyday interactions
  • public: 12 feet, between a speaker and an audience
57
Q

what should you do if a pt says they want the blood to be drawn from the inside of their wrist

A

try and draw blood from the antecubital region

58
Q

what temperature should you store a blood specimen

A

2 to 8 C (35.6 to 46.4 F)

59
Q

aplastic anemia

A

caused by bone marrow abnormalities

60
Q

pernicious anemia

A

caused by B12 deficiency

61
Q

microcytic anemia

A

caused by hemoglobin abnormalities

62
Q

should semen specimens be protected from bright light

A

yes

63
Q

how much blood should be placed on a slide for a peripheral blood smear

A

1 mm drop

64
Q

within how many hours should you initiate postexposure prophylaxis after a needlestick injury

A

24 hours

65
Q

first aid for shock

A
  • call for help
  • maintain airway
  • control bleeding
  • keep pt warm
66
Q

do providers need to preapprove finger sticks

A

no

67
Q

what medication should you avoid for a fecal occult test

A

ibuprofen

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