Second Week Test- Flashcards

1
Q

Which Vacutainer tubes is routinely used for hematology testing?

A

Lavender- EDTA

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2
Q

What tube has no anticoagulants found in it?

A

Red

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3
Q

Which type of tube should be used to collect blood specimens during a glucose tolerance test?

A

Gray

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4
Q

What anticoagulant prevents platelets from clumping and preserves the appearance of blood cells for microscopic preparation?

A

EDTA

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5
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The slant at the open end of a needle used for venipuncture is called the-

A

Bevel

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6
Q

Most commonly size needle for adult venipuncture is

A

20-21 gauge
20- on the test

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7
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Most commonly size needle used by a blood bank for donation is

A

16 gauge

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8
Q

Most commonly size needle used for infant/elderly is

A

23 gauge

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9
Q

Plasma is present in which venipuncture tube?

A

PST Green/Gray tube

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10
Q

What is a tourniquet used for?

A
  • prevent venous flow out of the site.
  • make the veins more prominent
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11
Q

How long should a tourniquet be tied on the arm for?

A

1 Minute

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12
Q

What part of the venipuncture needle that fits into the syringe or Vacutainer is adapter is?

A

Hub

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13
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When should a syringe be used instead of a Vacutainer?

A

When a person has fragile veins

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14
Q

What is Hemoconcentration?

A

Leaving a tourniquet tied on a pt’s arm for longer than the recommended time.

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15
Q

Used before a routine venipuncture or capillary puncture, used to clean the site.

A

Antiseptic (Isopropyl alcohol)

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16
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What degree angle should the needle enter the arm during venipuncture?

17
Q

Another name for a winged infusion is

A

Butterfly needle assembly

18
Q

A needle stick is more likely to occur if a phlebotomist attempts to

A

Recap a needle

19
Q

What can cause a hemotma?

A

Blind probing, failure to insert a needle far away into the vein, penetration through the vein

20
Q

4 ways a capillary puncture can be collected

A
  1. Microtainer tube
  2. Capillary tube
  3. Microhematocrit / into small paper
  4. Filter paper
21
Q

A blank is a device used for dermal puncture.

22
Q

The most common phlebotomy site for an adult is veins in the

A

Antecubital space.

23
Q

The proper tube for collecting a serum specimen is which two color topped tubes?

A

Light blue & Red

24
Q

___ is the liquid portion of whole blood that contains clotting factors.

25
___ is the liquid portion of the blood that does not contain clotting factors.
Serum
26
What direction should the bevel of the needle be facing?
Up
27
What color is the tube top is used for a coagulation test?
Light Blue
28
Name 4 things that can be used at the venipuncture site to eliminate contaminating bacteria?
1. 70% Rubbing alcohol 2. Sterile soap pads 3. Benzalkonium Chloride (Betadine), 4. Povidone Iodine
29
What test is used on all infants within 48 hours of birth to test for certain metabolic disorders?
Simple blood test
30
Which tubes contain thixotropic gel?
Green/Gray, Light Green
31
What is the first step OSHA recommends for effective management of an accidental needle stick?
Wash site for 10 minutes with antimicrobial soap 10% iodine solution or Chlorine based antiseptic
32
What is the major cause of specimen rejection?
Gughie card
33
Which finger is typically used for a routine capillary puncture?
Ring Finger
34
What type of consent must be given before preforming venipuncture?
Verbal Consent