Study Guide chapter 31 phlebotomy in chapter 32 hematology

All of the following tubes can be used to collect a serum except

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When performing a venipuncture which of the following techniques represent a violation of Osha standards

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Which of the following gauge needles is used most often to perform a routine venipuncture using the ETS method

21 gauge

What is the normal range for blood cell count for a woman in cells per cubic millimeter of blood

4 - 5.5 million

Hemolysis of a blood specimen results in

Alcohol in treating blood sample use of appropriate age chilled tubes causes of hemolysis need to room temperature

The size of the evacuated tube you choose to obtain a venous blood specimen depends on the

Amount of specimen required for test

An evacuated tube with the lavender stopper contains

Anticoagulant EDTA

Which of the following techniques can be used to prevent a vein from Rolling

Applying firm pressure anchor below and to the side of the vein

When collecting a venous blood specimen to be transported to an outside laboratory for testing which of the following should be used for information on collecting and handling requirements

CPT code type of specimens amount collect supplies patient preparation handling and storage causes for injection and reference range

What may occur if an angle of less than 15 degrees is used to perform the venipuncture

Causes needles to enter above the vein

When performing a capillary puncture the fingers should not be squeezed to avoid

Dilution of the blood specimen with tissue fluid which affects the accuracy of test results

All of the following are guidelines that should be followed when assembling equipment and supplies for venipuncture except

Do not substitute one blood tube for another

Which of the following should be performed if an evacuated tube contains a clot activator

Gently inverting them turned upside down and back up

The term HCT means

Hematocrit (separate blood)

Which of the following tools may occur if PT - INR blood tube is not filled to the exhaustion of the vacuum

Inaccurate test results

What is the function of Warfarin

Inhibit the formation of blood clots treat prevent blood clots reduces stroke or heart attack

What may occur if the needle is removed from the arm before removing the tourniquet

It can form a hematoma

Which of the following may occur when a tourniquet is applied too tightly

It may be uncomfortable for the patient and an accurate test results arterial blood flow may be obstructed and the venous blood flow may be obstructed all of the above

What collecting a blood specimen using the vacuum tube method of venipuncture venous reflux is prevented by

Keeping patients arm in a downward position so that they evacuated to remain below the venipuncture site and fill from the bottom up

Which of the following site should be used to make a skin puncture on an adult

Lateral part of the third finger tip

What color stopper tube is used to collect a blood specimen for a complete blood cell count CBC

Lavender

All of the following are correct techniques for applying a tourniquet except

Leaving the tourniquet on for at least 3 minutes before drawing the specimen

Mrs. Nelson has a white blood cell count of 14500 this is considered

Leukocytosis - increased WBC count

What color stopper tube is used to collect a blood specimen for Prothrombin time test

Lite Blue

The purpose for applying a tourniquet when performing venipuncture

Make the patient veins stand out so that the area is easier to palpate

What may occur if an expired evacuated tube is used to collect a blood specimen

May not contain a vacuum will not be able to draw blood

Which of the following antecubital veins is considered the best vein to use for venipuncture

Median cubital vein

Which of the following results in patient discomfort during the venipuncture procedure

Movie the needle after it has been inserted into the vein

Mr. Stoney has white blood cell count of 8000 this is

Normal

Mr. Peterson has a hemoglobin reading of 16 G /dl this is considered to be

Normal range for male which is 14 - 18 G / DL

An evacuated tube with a red stopper contains

Nothing

An individual who collects blood specimens is known as an

Phlebotomist

On standing a blood specimen to which an anticoagulant has been at it separates into which three

Plasma Buffy and cells top middle bottom

The Buffy coat consists of

Platelets and white blood cells

Mr. Johnson has a hematocrit reading of 60 this is considered to be

Polycythemia slash High normal men 40 to 54%

You are performing a venipuncture and the patient becomes dizzy and is about to faint your first priority in this situation should be to

Protect patient from injury place a patient in a position to promote blood flow to the brain

Which of the following tests is not included in a CBC

Prothrombin time

Which of the following occurrences of brachial artery located in the antecubital space

Pulsates when palpated it has a more elastic and thicker wall than a vein if puncture blood is bright red in color is punctured patient feels much more than usual amount of pain all of the above

The red blood cell indices includes all the following except

RDW

Which of the following indicates the correct order of draw for the vacuum tube method venipuncture

Red green lavender Grey

Doing a venipuncture procedure a sudden swelling occurs in the area around the puncture site you should

Remove the tourniquet and needle immediately then apply pressure to the puncture site

Which of the following is not a method for performing venipuncture

Retractable Lancet method

Which of the following may result in hemolysis of blood specimen

Rough handling

Which of the following should not be used as a venipuncture site

Scarred skin an area that is painful to the patient through skin burn skin all of the above

What position should be used for venipuncture if a patient appears nervous or has fainted in the past for venipuncture

Semi Fowler position or semi reclining position

Which of the following represents an error in technique when working with evacuated tubes

Shaking a tool containing an anticoagulant after drawing it

Phlebotomy includes which of the following

Skin punctures venipunctures arterial punctures all of the above

Which of the following veins is most likely to collapse when performing a venipuncture

Small veins

On palpation a scarred vein feels

Stiff and hardened

What may occur if a finger puncture is made that is deeper than 3.1 millimeters

The bone may be penetrated causing osteochondritis or osteomyelitis

You need to collect a venous blood specimen for a patient to run a FBG which of the following would be inappropriate statement to make to the patient during the procedure

This procedure will not hurt

The function of hemoglobin is to

Transport oxygen to the tissues cells of the body and is responsible for color of the red blood cell

Which of the following is the proper method for identifying a patient before performing a venipuncture

Two forms of identification name and birthdate

On standing a blood specimen to which an anticline has not been at it separates into

Two layers serum and cells

If you think of any selected for venipuncture May collapse you should

Use the butterfly method

Whole blood is obtained by

Using a tool that contains an anticoagulant

Which of the following represents an error in technique when I'm taking a capillary blood specimen

Using the first drop of blood for the test

Which of the following represents an error in technique When selecting a vein for venipuncture

Using the thumb palpate the vein

Why should the veins of the hands be used as being a picture site only as a last resort

Veins in the hands tends to roll because they're not supported by much tissue

Which of the following was another name for the butterfly method of venipuncture

Winged infusion method