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